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MV05 YEY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,839 mi
Last recorded160,839 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 YEY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 160,839 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 144,205 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 114,163 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 93,702 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 81,946 miles

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

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

Fail 14 May 2013 81,946 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

Pass 15 Mar 2012 73,873 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 73,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 48,671 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 36,680 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 26,100 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 YEY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YEY, 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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MV05 YEY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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