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YB05 BYZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,670 mi
Last recorded118,670 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 BYZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 118,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 118,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 117,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 118,971 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 114,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 110,837 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 106,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 91,346 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 76,789 miles

advise nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2011 72,687 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 72,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 66,076 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 66,076 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 59,296 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 59,296 miles

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER NOT SMEARING SCREEN

Pass 24 Jul 2008 49,802 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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YB05 BYZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YB05 BYZ, 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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YB05 BYZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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