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SH05 YLF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,525 mi
Last recorded153,525 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 YLF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 153,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside greased/slightly corroded at underfloor joint (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened greasy and oily from steering rack weep/damp (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

both outer sills corroded, underside including components all rusted

Pass 9 Jul 2019 149,407 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 144,633 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 140,943 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 140,888 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 135,479 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 129,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes greased

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 15 Jun 2015 129,834 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipes greased

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 24 Jun 2014 123,285 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 115,712 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 110,663 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 110,663 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 106,532 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 106,532 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 98,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 98,971 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 80,263 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 64,413 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 64,413 miles

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

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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SH05 YLF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SH05 YLF, 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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SH05 YLF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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