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WX05 YVS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,825 mi
Last recorded210,825 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 YVS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 May 2017 210,825 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 210,539 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar insecure sliding in mountings (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working offside and nearside (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside devoid of tread inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter oil soaked

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

Offside Front inner drive shaft gaiter oil soaked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside D bushes (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on offside and nearside sills and patch repaired

front brake application slightly uneven

oil leaks

spare wheel and tyre defective

Pass 11 Apr 2016 199,912 miles

Adv front and rear suspension bushes deteriated no play at time of test

Adv slight corrosion on brake lines and ferralls

Adv slight corrosion on under body inner sills and outer not weak at time of test

Adv slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 27 Apr 2015 170,206 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

adv slight corrosion on under body

adv surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 11 Apr 2014 138,964 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

adv surface corrosion on rear and front suspension components,inner sills ,chassis and floor

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 138,964 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

adv surface corrosion on rear and front suspension components,inner sills ,chassis and floor

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 120,970 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 103,355 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 86,883 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 70,474 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 55,091 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 40,942 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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WX05 YVS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 WX05 YVS, 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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WX05 YVS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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