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MV05 YFS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,200 mi
Last recorded78,200 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 YFS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 78,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking tread and worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking to tread worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of n/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber soon need replacing

Fail 5 Apr 2017 78,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking tread and worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bracket broken of axle (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking to tread worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of n/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber soon need replacing

Pass 4 May 2016 74,363 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 74,358 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to n/s rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 69,470 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 16 Apr 2014 65,962 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 22 Apr 2013 63,336 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 63,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,710 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 58,934 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 53,540 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 53,540 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,407 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 41,926 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 41,926 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YFS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YFS, 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 YFS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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