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PY05 EPJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

165,501 mi
Last recorded165,501 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 EPJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 165,501 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded .Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective .Rubber split. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 165,501 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced .Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded .Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective .Rubber split. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 160,317 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake drums corroded on inner lip

Fail 22 Nov 2022 160,316 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 154,514 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front. (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front. ()

Fail 19 Oct 2021 154,356 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Fuel Tank Backwards. (1.1.11 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front. (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front. ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 147,884 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

anti-roll bar d bushes have slight play

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Apr 2019 136,984 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power Steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various Brake Pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2018 131,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 125,120 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 108,040 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 107,849 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 105,889 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 102,375 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 99,840 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 99,840 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 96,644 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 96,644 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 93,334 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 93,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 90,200 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 84,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 84,563 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 69,897 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 69,897 miles

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

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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PY05 EPJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PY05 EPJ, 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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PY05 EPJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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