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ST05 YGJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,548 mi
Last recorded131,548 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 YGJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 131,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 129,855 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 124,138 miles

UNDERNEATH SHOEING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 30 Aug 2021 111,833 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 98,857 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 84,161 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 84,141 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Sill holed within 300mm of seat mount, directly above jacking point (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Sill holed within 300mm of seat mount, directly above jacking point (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 64,809 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 64,809 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 54,634 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,996 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

Fail 1 Jun 2016 44,996 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipes have applied protection

Pass 1 Jun 2015 41,655 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 35,073 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 35,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 25,672 miles

all brake pipes were covered at the time of the test

Fail 7 May 2013 25,671 miles

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

all brake pipes were covered at the time of the test

Pass 7 Jun 2012 23,934 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 16,982 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 11,056 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 7,746 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 5,376 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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ST05 YGJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ST05 YGJ, 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 ST05 YGJ registered?

ST05 YGJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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The MOT history for ST05 YGJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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