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MV05 YFG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,899 mi
Last recorded53,899 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 YFG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 53,899 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 53,898 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 53,036 miles

deep splits in the nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 22 May 2017 51,708 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2017 51,708 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre valve rubber split

offside rear tyre valve rubber split

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2016 50,009 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 47,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 44,429 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,018 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 34,879 miles

centre brake light not working

nearside rear tyre worn on the outter edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,549 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 24,324 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 19,499 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,037 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 YFG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YFG, 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 YFG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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