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MV05 YMZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

116,922 mi
Last recorded116,922 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 116,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust box deteriorated slightly

high level brake light inop

Fail 22 Jun 2018 116,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust box deteriorated slightly

high level brake light inop

Pass 9 Jun 2017 106,851 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust box deteriorated slightly

high level brake light inop

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 9 Jun 2017 106,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust box deteriorated slightly

high level brake light inop

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 27 Jun 2016 102,004 miles

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

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

exhaust box deteriorated slightly

high level brake light inop

spare tyre worn below legal limit

Fail 24 Jun 2016 101,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust box deteriorated slightly

high level brake light inop

spare tyre worn below legal limit

Pass 8 Jun 2015 95,929 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

exhaust box deteriated slightly

high level brake light inop

Fail 5 Jun 2015 95,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

exhaust box deteriated slightly

high level brake light inop

Pass 30 May 2014 85,005 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust box deteriated slightly

high level brake light inop

Fail 30 May 2014 85,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust box deteriated slightly

high level brake light inop

Pass 31 May 2013 80,665 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre wotrn on inner tread

Fail 24 May 2013 80,569 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre wotrn on inner tread

Pass 1 Jun 2012 74,809 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

battery insecure

exhaust back box deteriated slightly

high level brake light inop

seats fitted to rear/offside seat belt not fitted correctly

Fail 31 May 2012 74,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

battery insecure

exhaust back box deteriated slightly

high level brake light inop

seats fitted to rear/offside seat belt not fitted correctly

Fail 16 Apr 2011 63,922 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear o/s seat belt fitting insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2011 63,922 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear o/s seat belt fitting insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2010 56,025 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 56,025 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 43,884 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,553 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 36,553 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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 YMZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YMZ, 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 YMZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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