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MV05 YNX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,031 mi
Last recorded166,031 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 YNX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 166,031 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 165,909 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 157,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear park brake slightly low

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 156,984 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 145,049 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 144,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 132,438 miles

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

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

Naerside driveshaft seal leaking

horn quieter that normal

Fail 16 Sep 2014 132,053 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

horn quieter that normal

Fail 18 Sep 2013 117,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 117,776 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 105,746 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 105,746 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 92,800 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 92,793 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 81,664 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 81,658 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 76,879 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 58,100 miles

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 YNX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YNX, 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 YNX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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