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WK55 YZB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

113,555 mi
Last recorded113,555 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 YZB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 113,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner + outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner + outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 113,548 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level empty (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe split, pedal goes to the floor (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe going from front of vehicle to rear split (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner + outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner + outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 106,148 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 106,111 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTY

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

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

Rear SUSPENSION RUSTY

Pass 16 Aug 2021 103,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 103,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 94,802 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 94,791 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer sills both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 91,889 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 91,888 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 80,552 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 80,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil level on minimum

Pass 27 Sep 2017 71,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 71,737 miles

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

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement causing clunk under acceleration (6.1.D.1a)

Central stop lamp disconnected

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 57,419 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery light on

Fail 23 Mar 2015 54,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Mar 2014 47,505 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,505 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 41,256 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 41,256 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 36,966 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 31,673 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 29,119 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,298 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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WK55 YZB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WK55 YZB, 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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WK55 YZB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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