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YB05 VOA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

192,579 mi
Last recorded192,579 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 192,579 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts slight paly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive borderline benefit given (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front coolant on min

Front power steering fluid low

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill damage

Fail 21 Oct 2024 192,575 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlight units lens (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damage (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper ends (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts slight paly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive borderline benefit given (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front coolant on min

Front power steering fluid low

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill damage

Pass 24 Oct 2023 181,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 181,227 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 169,774 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning stop light out top (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end of blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 169,771 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak to much (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning stop light out top (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end of blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear light unit cracked

coolant level low

power steering fluid low

Pass 15 Oct 2021 156,894 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS MISTY

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear LIGHT CRACKED

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 156,892 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH INNER AND OUTER SILLS ALL WAY ALONG MARKED WITH CHALK (5.3.6 (a) (i))

BOTH HEADLIGHTS MISTY

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear LIGHT CRACKED

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 146,639 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 146,637 miles

Central Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FRONT AND REAR SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 140,991 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sills corroded outer both sides

Fail 9 Oct 2019 140,991 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sills corroded outer both sides

Pass 21 Sep 2018 133,665 miles

Central Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides outer mid sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 133,664 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear of sill outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides outer mid sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 125,695 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front innerwing (3.6.B.2c)

both front steering rack arm slight play

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2017 125,663 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both front outersill (6.1.C.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front innerwing (3.6.B.2c)

both front steering rack arm slight play

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2016 115,522 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 115,421 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 111,295 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 110,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 98,296 miles

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

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

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

both rear bumper end caps missing

Fail 29 Jul 2014 98,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 1 Aug 2013 89,912 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

centre brake light not working

Fail 30 Jul 2013 89,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

centre brake light not working

Pass 4 Jul 2012 82,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 82,137 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 78,380 miles

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

centre b/light not working

Fail 1 Aug 2011 78,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre b/light not working

Pass 29 Jun 2010 70,047 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 54,310 miles

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

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

battery light on

o/s/r light unit cracked

Fail 1 Jul 2009 54,310 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

battery light on

o/s/r light unit cracked

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 VOA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 VOA, 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 VOA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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