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OY05 ATU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,068 mi
Last recorded132,068 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 ATU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 132,068 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

offside front driveshaft inner bearing worn

Pass 6 Jul 2017 127,181 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear service brake judder

Fail 4 Jul 2017 127,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting broken

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear service brake judder

Pass 29 Jun 2016 117,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge but ok

Fail 29 Jun 2016 117,676 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge but ok

Pass 7 Jul 2015 108,053 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 108,053 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 102,301 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop lamp not working

rear exhaust nocking chassis

Pass 1 Sep 2014 102,301 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop lamp not working

rear exhaust nocking chassis

Pass 9 May 2013 91,085 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 82,404 miles

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust fouling on body

Fail 26 Apr 2012 82,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust fouling on body

Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,621 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 70,157 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 70,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2009 55,260 miles

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

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

near side inner drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 27 May 2008 36,875 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 36,875 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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OY05 ATU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OY05 ATU, 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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OY05 ATU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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