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MK05 YYJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,375 mi
Last recorded113,375 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 YYJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 113,375 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 28 May 2021 113,198 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 28 May 2021 113,198 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2020 98,783 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 86,216 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 72,823 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 190,510 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 181,969 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 175,558 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 169,020 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 169,020 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 158,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 149,374 miles

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

Oil leak

both front coil springs corroded

coolent level low

exhaust hangers corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2010 123,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate deteriorated

front wipers smearing

nearside rewar light lense cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2009 101,753 miles

exhaust split & blowing at box

offside rear brake binding

Fail 25 Feb 2009 101,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust split & blowing at box

offside rear brake binding

Fail 28 Feb 2008 77,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 77,273 miles

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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MK05 YYJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK05 YYJ, 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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MK05 YYJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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