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SY05 YTJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,392 mi
Last recorded85,392 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 YTJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 85,392 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened leaf spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened leaf spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

radiator carrier corroded

Fail 7 May 2019 85,391 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened leaf spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened leaf spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

radiator carrier corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 86,983 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion suspension area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion suspension area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside radiator lower carrier corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion suspension area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion suspension area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 May 2018 86,981 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [front] (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion suspension area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion suspension area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside radiator lower carrier corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion suspension area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion suspension area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2017 77,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 May 2017 77,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 71,295 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 68,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 68,048 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 62,615 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 62,615 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 56,474 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 56,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 49,289 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 49,298 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 46,396 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,750 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 32,825 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,063 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 YTJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YTJ, 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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SY05 YTJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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