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YA55 VBM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,953 mi
Last recorded105,953 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 VBM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 105,953 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 97,787 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in the wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering fluid low

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 21 Aug 2015 97,777 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in the wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering fluid low

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 14 Jun 2014 89,557 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 82,497 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 72,779 miles

battery insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2011 69,095 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 60,724 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 51,967 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 51,966 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,657 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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YA55 VBM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YA55 VBM, 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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YA55 VBM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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