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YB05 ODW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,631 mi
Last recorded149,631 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 ODW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 149,631 miles

Offside rear chassis cross member has corrosion hole

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Slight wear in front suspension anti roll bar bushes esp. offside

Fail 7 Aug 2018 149,631 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust section has mounting rubber missing

Exhaust over-axle pipe joint is held together with a hose clip (incorrect)

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

Offside rear chassis cross member has corrosion hole

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Slight wear in front suspension anti roll bar bushes esp. offside

Pass 8 Aug 2017 137,266 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint and dust cover small hole (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear light unit damaged

front Brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion,

Pass 17 Aug 2016 127,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front reg plate deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2016 127,087 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front reg plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2015 117,101 miles

Localised brake pipes corrosion; Unablet to view all

Main beam 'off'- switch/operation can stick

Nearside front suspension lower ball joint gaiter split

Nearside front tyre worn to limit, offside front low on treads

Offside centre-sill/area getting weak

Fail 10 Aug 2015 117,101 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Localised brake pipes corrosion; Unablet to view all

Main beam 'off'- switch/operation can stick

Nearside front suspension lower ball joint gaiter split

Nearside front tyre worn to limit, offside front low on treads

Offside centre-sill/area getting weak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 98,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 95,410 miles

Exhaust centre-section rubber split

Localised corrosion

Lower effort- nearside parking brake

Nearside front & front-to-rear sections of brake pipe corroded

Nearside inner CV gaiter seeping

Offside wiper split at ends

Rear ABS sensor wires brackets adrift

Slight binding- offside rear brake

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Spare wheel missing from underside

Sump may be porous?

W/screen chipped

Wash jet/s part-blocked?

Fail 1 Aug 2013 95,410 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre-section rubber split

Localised corrosion

Lower effort- nearside parking brake

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front & front-to-rear sections of brake pipe corroded

Nearside inner CV gaiter seeping

Nearside rear tyre inner-shoulder heavily worn. Recommend replace

Offside wiper split at ends

Rear ABS sensor wires brackets adrift

Slight binding- offside rear brake

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Spare wheel missing from underside

Sump may be porous?

W/screen chipped

Wash jet/s part-blocked?

Pass 10 Aug 2012 87,356 miles

Exhaust centre section R/H rubber split

Nearside front brake pipe corroding and others, unable to view all sections

Nearside front suspension ball joint rubber split, no evidence of dirt etc ingress

Nearside wiper deteriorating

Slight binding- offside rear brake

Some rear brake judder

Underside exhaust heat shield coming adrift

Pass 3 Aug 2011 76,956 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

washer jet spray is poor

Fail 2 Aug 2011 76,956 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

washer jet spray is poor

Pass 7 Jul 2010 67,176 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,800 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 36,910 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 36,910 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 ODW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YB05 ODW, 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 ODW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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