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MV05 YEL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,723 mi
Last recorded120,723 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 YEL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 120,723 miles

both front tyres on legal limit n/s/headlamp frosting o/s/rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2014 107,144 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 81,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,260 miles

n/s/r tyre feathered on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,901 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,399 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 43,399 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 36,393 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,500 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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MV05 YEL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MV05 YEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV05 YEL registered?

MV05 YEL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is MV05 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 YEL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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