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MM05 YRJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,580 mi
Last recorded173,580 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 YRJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 173,580 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

underbody corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 166,847 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 166,847 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 156,841 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 156,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 151,789 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 144,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 134,010 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 117,717 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 101,377 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 84,305 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 65,466 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 59,815 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 53,017 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 52,611 miles

Nearside front sill damaged

Noise from nearside driveshaft/Differential Area

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 52,611 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front sill damaged

Noise from nearside driveshaft/Differential Area

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 45,489 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 45,489 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 33,409 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 33,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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MM05 YRJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM05 YRJ, 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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MM05 YRJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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