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SH05 YPV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

260,616 mi
Last recorded260,616 miles
Recorded on1 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2017 260,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear box (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

back box exhaust clamp broken

battery insecure

both front to rear brake pipes corroded and heavily coated with ??

brake pipe to offside front flexi corroded

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and outer sidewall badly cracked and perished

Fail 24 Apr 2017 260,616 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear box (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

back box exhaust clamp broken

battery insecure

both front to rear brake pipes corroded and heavily coated with ??

brake pipe to offside front flexi corroded

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and outer sidewall badly cracked and perished

Pass 5 Apr 2016 254,882 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 254,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2015 239,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2014 221,747 miles

both sills corroded

brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 10 May 2013 206,236 miles

all brake poipes slightly corroded

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 9 May 2012 175,381 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 150,377 miles

brake pipes have a thick coating of multiple grease

nearside front wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 13 May 2010 123,314 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 99,602 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 78,112 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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SH05 YPV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SH05 YPV, 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 YPV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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