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WK05 YPH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,772 mi
Last recorded143,772 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 YPH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 143,772 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 143,772 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering seal (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering seal (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering seal (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 141,045 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

coolant level low

engine has oil leaks

Fail 3 Jul 2017 140,988 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

brake pedal rubber worn

coolant level low

engine has oil leaks

Pass 8 Jul 2016 137,892 miles

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

engine oil leaks

exhaust heat shields insecure

n/s/f check strap loose

n/s/f tyre bald on inner tread,close to legal limit and has a punture

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread,cut on outer wall and getting low on tread

powersteering rack damp in oil

rattling noise from inside gearbox

Fail 7 Jul 2016 137,892 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leaks

exhaust heat shields insecure

n/s/f check strap loose

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

n/s/f tyre bald on inner tread,close to legal limit and has a punture

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread,cut on outer wall and getting low on tread

powersteering rack damp in oil

rattling noise from inside gearbox

Pass 7 Jul 2015 135,336 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre has a cut on outer wall

Fail 7 Jul 2015 135,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre has a cut on outer wall

Fail 30 Jun 2014 132,699 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box outer casing is corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 132,699 miles

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

exhaust back box outer casing is corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 129,845 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 129,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Jun 2012 114,288 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 94,736 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 94,736 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 84,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 84,368 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 68,525 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 68,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 140,440 miles

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

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

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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WK05 YPH 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 57.1%.

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 WK05 YPH, 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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WK05 YPH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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