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OV54 YKO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

197,755 mi
Last recorded197,755 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 YKO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 197,755 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear high level stop light not working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp has slight movement, still secure at time of test

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

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Surface corrosion on both sides, inner and outer sills

Pass 3 Dec 2016 195,673 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 195,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper end cap missing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak engine ()

battery light on

coolant low

Pass 11 Dec 2014 181,741 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 170,814 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 85,124 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 136,717 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 112,696 miles

Front tyres scrubbing inner edges.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 77,987 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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OV54 YKO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OV54 YKO, 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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OV54 YKO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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