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WF05 YRY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,722 mi
Last recorded165,722 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 YRY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 165,722 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 165,652 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 161,488 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 152,544 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 152,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 145,631 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

welding repairs to exhaust system

welding repairs to nearside and offside outer sill areas

Fail 14 Nov 2017 145,614 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported battery charger and lead under bonnet ? (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

welding repairs to exhaust system

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

advise full brake inspection as noisy on application

welding repairs to nearside and offside outer sill areas

Fail 9 Oct 2017 145,439 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 34% (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play DO NOT DRIVE VEHICLE!!! (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Central exhaust hanger missing

Front brakes very noisy

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

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Oil leak ()

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

intercooler insecure all mounting points broken

Pass 3 Aug 2016 134,515 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 134,507 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 125,159 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 116,268 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bumper caps missing off rear bumper

high level brake light not working

slight leak from PAS rack

spare wheel missing

Pass 8 Dec 2012 105,834 miles

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

nearside front inner edge worn

Fail 8 Dec 2012 105,834 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front inner edge worn

Pass 8 Dec 2011 89,151 miles

2 exhaust rubbers missing (exhaust secure)

brake pedall anti slip has tiny cut on edge (not worn smooth or insecure)

rear brakes noisy recomend checked (working o/k)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 89,151 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

2 exhaust rubbers missing (exhaust secure)

rear brakes noisy recomend checked (working o/k)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 72,190 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 64,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 60,112 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 56,912 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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WF05 YRY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WF05 YRY, 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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WF05 YRY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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