MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,142 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
radiator leaking coolant
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
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
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
metal object in near side rear tyre
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
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)
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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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