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MV05 YHP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

232,894 mi
Last recorded232,894 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 232,894 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 229,000 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 125,155 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 217,211 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 207,759 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 189,269 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 189,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 162,616 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 127,394 miles

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

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

end caps from rear bumper are missing.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 99,437 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 73,888 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 58,268 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 58,268 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 45,118 miles

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

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 YHP 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 YHP, 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 YHP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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