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VE05 YBF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

181,142 mi
Last recorded181,142 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 YBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 181,142 miles

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

radiator leaking coolant

Fail 25 Oct 2017 181,142 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 1 Nov 2016 170,133 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

outer sills corroded o/s/r badly corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2016 170,133 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

outer sills corroded o/s/r badly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 158,637 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 158,637 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 147,340 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 147,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 135,752 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 122,434 miles

few areas of corrosion including all sections of rear metal brake lines

front number plate deterating

near side rear and off side rear bumper end caps missing not considered sharp

off side rear outer sill dented

oil leak appears to be oil filter

slight white light both rear indicators

Fail 2 Aug 2012 122,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

few areas of corrosion including all sections of rear metal brake lines

front number plate deterating

near side rear and off side rear bumper end caps missing not considered sharp

off side rear outer sill dented

oil leak appears to be oil filter

slight white light both rear indicators

Pass 28 Jun 2011 107,916 miles

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

metal object in near side rear tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2011 107,916 miles

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

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

metal object in near side rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2010 89,841 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 89,841 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 70,321 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 57,015 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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VE05 YBF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VE05 YBF, 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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VE05 YBF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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