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YB05 YAA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

147,029 mi
Last recorded147,029 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2014 147,029 miles

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

N/S/R Brake has slight bind.

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 147,029 miles

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

N/S/R Brake has slight bind.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 134,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 134,526 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 124,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 124,961 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 108,100 miles

Heater hose chafing against brake pipe under master cylinder and almost worn through.Recommend immediate replacement before damage to engine.

Fail 4 Aug 2011 108,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Heater hose chafing against brake pipe under master cylinder and almost worn through.Recommend immediate replacement before damage to engine.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 92,030 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2010 92,027 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2009 74,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2008 55,621 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 55,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 YAA 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 53.8%.

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 YAA, 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 YAA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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