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MV05 YOH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

136,802 mi
Last recorded136,802 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 136,802 miles

CORROSION ON OUTER SILLS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 118,250 miles

Offside Rear Corner bumper missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2021 106,590 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Misting of oil around steering rack

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Apr 2021 106,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill has a hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill has a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Misting of oil around steering rack

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2020 95,792 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 95,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 85,793 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre is cracked on the inside sidewall. No cord present

Fail 28 Mar 2019 85,793 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres worn on the inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre is cracked on the inside sidewall. No cord present

Pass 22 Mar 2018 77,501 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 77,496 miles

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

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

Spare wheel insecure loose in the rear and only has a partial bulkhead fitted (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 71,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near to hub flexi pipe joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near to hub flexi pipe joint (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 71,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near to hub flexi pipe joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near to hub flexi pipe joint (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,328 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 68,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,142 miles

wall damage near side rear tyre.

wall damage off side front tyre.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 64,432 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 60,023 miles

silencer outer skin corroded, radiator and surround insecure

Fail 20 Dec 2013 60,023 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

silencer outer skin corroded, radiator and surround insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,272 miles

silencer outer skin corroded/holed

Pass 9 Mar 2012 52,750 miles

ex. silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,580 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 43,014 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 43,014 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 38,186 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,026 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 YOH 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 68%.

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

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