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YB05 XXN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,827 mi
Last recorded214,827 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 214,827 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 214,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

alernator light on

Pass 9 Apr 2018 206,895 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 203,487 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion back panel (6.1.C.1)

Lower Gearbox mounting defective on subframe ()

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

Nearside Front strut top nut corroded

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

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front strut top nut corroded

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

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 192,731 miles

Both front and both rear shock absorbers slightly worn.

Both front brake hoses have slightly corroded pipework

Both front tyres wearing on the outer edges and have slightly damaged outer sidewalls. Both rear tyres cracking.

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear door slightly damaged

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

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

Radiator slightly damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 182,090 miles

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside rear door slightly damaged

Shock absorbers slightly worn

Fail 9 Mar 2016 182,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside rear door slightly damaged

Shock absorbers slightly worn

Pass 9 Apr 2015 172,845 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2014

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 156,342 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 156,336 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 146,475 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 135,334 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 126,849 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 126,849 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE nsf inner drive shaft boot split

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 107,540 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2009 107,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2008 96,494 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 XXN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XXN, 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 XXN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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