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SH05 YNZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,737 mi
Last recorded128,737 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 YNZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 128,737 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General underbody corrosion.

Headlamps lenses faded.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear bumper panel area and rear crossmember. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills both sides. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 122,491 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 120,533 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 120,399 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator Cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine oil sump corroded

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe corroded

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

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 7 Jul 2021 119,236 miles

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

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

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 14 Feb 2018 115,662 miles

underside has underseal at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2017 112,203 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 27,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 65 15 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 27,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 65 15 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 101,908 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 48,709 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 90,121 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 90,120 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 83,325 miles

Bonnet lock is worn

Both front brake discs are worn slightly

Both rear brakes are sticking slightly

NSF inner drive shaft gaitor is split and leaking grease

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play in nsf steering arm inner joint

Pass 11 Jan 2013 83,325 miles

Bonnet lock is worn

Both front brake discs are worn slightly

Both rear brakes are sticking slightly

NSF inner drive shaft gaitor is split and leaking grease

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

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

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

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

Slight play in nsf steering arm inner joint

Pass 10 Jan 2012 76,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 66,451 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 58,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 43,279 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has cut on sidewall

Fail 19 Jan 2009 43,279 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre has cut on sidewall

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 YNZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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