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WJ05 YNE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

55,098 mi
Last recorded55,098 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 YNE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 55,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 55,098 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 53,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 52,476 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 52,461 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 50,895 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a puncture in the outer wall

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

no reverse lights working

Fail 28 Oct 2022 50,888 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken showing white light to the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has a puncture in the outer wall

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

no reverse lights working

Pass 5 Nov 2021 49,175 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 49,171 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 47,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill Corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 47,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill Corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 44,689 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 44,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 42,111 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 42,111 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 39,609 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 39,606 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 37,290 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 34,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

hi level brake light not working

slight exhaust leak

Fail 3 Mar 2015 34,897 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

hi level brake light not working

slight exhaust leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 32,891 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 30,342 miles

high level brake light not working

o/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,078 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,501 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 25,501 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 22,488 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,464 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 18,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,422 miles

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

rear fog light lens cracked

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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WJ05 YNE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WJ05 YNE, 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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WJ05 YNE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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