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MV05 YON

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,258 mi
Last recorded91,258 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 91,258 miles

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

Nearside Front steering inner tie rod joint slight freeplay.

key worn.

recommend rear brake inspection

Fail 29 Jan 2021 91,258 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front steering inner tie rod joint slight freeplay.

key worn.

recommend rear brake inspection

Pass 6 Feb 2020 86,856 miles

Front towing eye blank missing from front bumper

Offside Rear Outer bumper cover missing but no sharp edges exposed

Rear central bumper cover missing but no sharp edges exposed

Pass 25 Jan 2019 85,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between fuel tank and off side rear wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged wide angle mirror glass missing ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 83,780 miles

Central Rear rear bumper cover missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between fuel tank and rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear offside rear bumper end cap missing

Rear shutter door near side bottom catch not closing.

Fail 15 Feb 2018 83,780 miles

Central Rear rear bumper cover missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between fuel tank and rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear offside rear bumper end cap missing

Rear shutter door near side bottom catch not closing.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 81,268 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 77,108 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 77,108 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leaking at silencer inlet (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 69,835 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 69,835 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 64,643 miles

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

exhaust outer skin corroded/holed

Pass 30 Jan 2013 70,909 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 57,536 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,536 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 49,306 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 49,306 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 40,221 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 40,221 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,308 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 31,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 21,977 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 YON is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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