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MT55 YWN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,309 mi
Last recorded167,309 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 YWN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2023 167,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 159,258 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Some surface corrosion to rear cross member.

Pass 22 Dec 2020 155,139 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 155,139 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak not tested (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 138,677 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 128,132 miles

Offside door mirror damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2018 128,288 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 118,124 miles

Bonnet cannot be opened, so full inspection of engine bay cannot be carried out

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front noisy when road wheel spun, possible gearbox noise

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Rear section of exhaust corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside outer sill (6.1.A.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limits! (3.7.B.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 118,122 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

rear brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Bonnet cannot be opened, so full inspection of engine bay cannot be carried out

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front noisy when road wheel spun, possible gearbox noise

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Rear section of exhaust corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 105,882 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 105,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2015 97,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 92,883 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 89,658 miles

exhaust heat sheild x2 slight insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2012 84,859 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 75,020 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

stonechip screen

Pass 8 Nov 2010 64,901 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 55,188 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 37,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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 YWN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YWN, 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 YWN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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