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MV05 YMX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

161,925 mi
Last recorded161,925 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 161,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamps slightly faded

rear engine mount worn

Fail 27 Feb 2020 161,849 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamps slightly faded

rear engine mount worn

Pass 19 Feb 2019 148,854 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 148,575 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 134,648 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 134,648 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 134,482 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Tank support straps corroded

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 126,869 miles

slight corrosion in both sides front coil springs.

slight corrosion to nearside rear inner sill area.

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill area.

slight deterioration in exhaust system.

slight deterioration in fuel tank support straps

wear and deterioration in front brake discs.

Fail 15 Feb 2017 126,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

considerable wear in nearside front tyre inner edge.

slight corrosion in both sides front coil springs.

slight corrosion to nearside rear inner sill area.

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill area.

slight deterioration in exhaust system.

slight deterioration in fuel tank support straps

wear and deterioration in front brake discs.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 123,648 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, front to rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 123,648 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to flexi hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, front to rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 120,640 miles

considerable deterioration in n/s rear tyre outer side wall

slight deterioration in exhaust system

Pass 20 Feb 2014 117,646 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 117,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside obligatory indirect vision device missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 115,046 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 115,045 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 109,948 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 109,948 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre stop lt inop

osr sidewall worn

pads and discs worn

Pass 12 Apr 2011 100,079 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 100,079 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 87,331 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 87,331 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 61,326 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 61,326 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,934 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)

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 YMX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YMX, 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 YMX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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