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WF05 YTS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,466 mi
Last recorded171,466 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 YTS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 171,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to get very perished on side walls and in the treads replace soon

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' a few dotted over screen but all under 10mm (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratch at the top of screen from an old wiper (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2017 167,917 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front sub frame getting very corroded

Front windscreen has a scratch at the top of the arc looks like from a bad wiper blade but blade good now

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately slight wear (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in screen x2 (8.3.1d)

van getting very rusty now needs wax oil

Fail 17 May 2017 167,917 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front sub frame getting very corroded

Front windscreen has a scratch at the top of the arc looks like from a bad wiper blade but blade good now

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately slight wear (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in screen x2 (8.3.1d)

van getting very rusty now needs wax oil

Pass 5 May 2016 163,738 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting very perished in tread and side wall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' sweep mark on screen (8.3.1d)

could do with a wax oil

Fail 4 May 2016 163,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose and around tank area (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting very perished in tread and side wall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' sweep mark on screen (8.3.1d)

could do with a wax oil

Pass 6 May 2015 160,673 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 148,625 miles

Offside Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 May 2014 148,625 miles

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 May 2013 133,237 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 May 2012 114,357 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber starting to get worn

front brake pads look to be getting worn

near side rear bumper corner missing but no saharp edge

offside front tyre very worn on inside edge

Fail 21 May 2012 114,357 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal rubber starting to get worn

front brake pads look to be getting worn

near side rear bumper corner missing but no saharp edge

offside front tyre very worn on inside edge

Pass 23 May 2011 99,232 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 99,232 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 May 2010 86,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 86,063 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 79,512 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 66,177 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 66,177 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YTS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WF05 YTS, 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 YTS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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