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YB05 XUU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,981 mi
Last recorded90,981 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 90,981 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 90,691 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Under Carriage Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 87,213 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 87,212 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)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 74,469 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 54,021 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 47,218 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,551 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 34,374 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 34,374 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil filler cap missing.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 21,889 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 21,885 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 20,127 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XUU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB05 XUU registered?

YB05 XUU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YB05 XUU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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