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SY05 YLJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Maroon Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

165,829 mi
Last recorded165,829 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 YLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 165,829 miles

Oil leak ()

All brake pipes greased !

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 152,453 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 138,963 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 138,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2014 123,410 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 102,599 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 72,018 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 58,126 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2010 46,697 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 38,370 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 27,023 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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SY05 YLJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Maroon with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SY05 YLJ, 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 SY05 YLJ registered?

SY05 YLJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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The MOT history for SY05 YLJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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