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PY05 ETD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,889 mi
Last recorded124,889 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 124,889 miles

gear box mount weak flex ferrels rusty slight wear on rack arb links startint to perrish

Fail 16 Oct 2015 124,889 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

gear box mount weak flex ferrels rusty slight wear on rack arb links startint to perrish

Pass 25 Jun 2014 107,073 miles

N/s front tyre has been repaired very close to the edge

Fail 24 Jun 2014 41,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/s front tyre has been repaired very close to the edge

Pass 19 Apr 2013 75,771 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 75,697 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 62,561 miles

slight damage to n/s sill

Fail 1 Mar 2011 53,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cracks on offside rear tyre

exhaust corroded/holed slight leak

offside wiper split

Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,160 miles

cracks on offside rear tyre

exhaust corroded/holed slight leak

offside wiper split

Pass 27 Mar 2010 45,869 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 45,868 miles

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

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

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,516 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 34,516 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 34,118 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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PY05 ETD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PY05 ETD, 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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What year was PY05 ETD registered?

PY05 ETD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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