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MJ05 YXB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,361 mi
Last recorded189,361 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 YXB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 189,361 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 171,872 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 171,867 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil sump pan starting to leak oil

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s gear box oil seal leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2012 152,536 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 136,494 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 136,494 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 121,207 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 107,135 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 107,135 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 82,088 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 82,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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MJ05 YXB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ05 YXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJ05 YXB registered?

MJ05 YXB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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The MOT history for MJ05 YXB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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