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OW05 YBD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,256 mi
Last recorded149,256 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 YBD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 149,256 miles

Front Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

​Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

​​​​vehicle chassis or structure/suspension components /sub-frames and brake pipes covered in underseal or other material.

Fail 2 Oct 2025 149,256 miles

Front Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

​Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

​​​​vehicle chassis or structure/suspension components /sub-frames and brake pipes covered in underseal or other material.

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 142,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacment ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seal corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacment ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Various areas of surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 6 Sep 2023 133,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion to sill

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 133,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear corrosion to sill

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 125,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 114,486 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 114,483 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 97,529 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 1 Sep 2020 97,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 78,879 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 78,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 63,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 57,875 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 57,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 49,213 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 43,425 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 41,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front brake pads getting low

spare wheel loose but cable tight

Pass 26 Jun 2013 33,011 miles

oil leaks.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 29,745 miles

both front tyres low on inner edge.

both steering rack boot damp.

o/s wiper torn.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 26,025 miles

Front wipers smearing windscreen slightly

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 21,523 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 17,119 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 14,049 miles

both rear tyres perrished on tread slightly

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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OW05 YBD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OW05 YBD, 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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OW05 YBD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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