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OY55 YAE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,766 mi
Last recorded115,766 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 YAE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 115,766 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER IS WORN

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

Offside HEADLAMP FOCUS IS POOR

Offside HEADLAMP OUTPUT IS POOR

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 133,850 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Apr 2019 133,850 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 May 2018 113,678 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2017 136,111 miles

exhaust blowing at centre and rear sections

nearside front and both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside inner cv gaiter deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2015 135,804 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 135,804 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 117,746 miles

advise both front and n/s/r tyres close to the limit

advise front screen cracked o/s/f out of drivers view

advise n/s/f inner cv boot perished

advise oil leak back of engine

Pass 17 Jan 2013 103,067 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 103,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 91,906 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 77,591 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 57,943 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 36,603 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 36,513 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OY55 YAE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OY55 YAE, 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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OY55 YAE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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