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MT55 YHK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,786 mi
Last recorded172,786 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 YHK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 172,786 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak MAJOR ()

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges of tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2017 172,779 miles

Brake performance not tested o/s/r brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure detached from upper ball joint (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) o/s inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak MAJOR ()

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges of tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2016 168,712 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 162,845 miles

slight corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2015 162,814 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 148,710 miles

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

balljoint has slight play-wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated-coil springs corroded-steering arms have slight play-brake pipes surface rust-exhaust corroded+exhaust brackets corroded -tyres low-sills corroded+chassis corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 134,381 miles

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

rear bumper ends missing

Pass 8 Nov 2011 125,394 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 104,785 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 104,785 miles

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 75,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 61,648 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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MT55 YHK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MT55 YHK, 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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MT55 YHK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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