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MV05 YNS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,992 mi
Last recorded149,992 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 149,992 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread depth at 3mm cracking in treads & perished on both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth between 3mm & 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 4 Oct 2022 149,992 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread depth at 3mm cracking in treads & perished on both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth between 3mm & 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Apr 2021 139,571 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tyre wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 139,571 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Fuel system component leaking injector bleed off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tyre wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 128,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

trim fitted to N/S/R road wheel preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 1 Apr 2020 128,300 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 in clip to rear of front subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to outer flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

trim fitted to N/S/R road wheel preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Dec 2018 121,022 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 113,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 109,057 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 109,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 106,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit trad depth at 2.5 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 102,496 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 97,514 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 97,513 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 92,300 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 92,226 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 76,654 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 76,653 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 63,096 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 63,096 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 53,363 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 53,363 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 42,792 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 32,630 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 32,612 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both wiper blades torn - still wiping screen

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 YNS 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 60%.

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 YNS, 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 YNS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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