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YB05 YBA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,936 mi
Last recorded155,936 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 155,936 miles

advise o/s n/s outer sills been welded

Fail 7 Oct 2016 155,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of spring support (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working tail light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of spring support (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 144,836 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield inscure

outer trim inscure o/s door panel

Pass 2 Oct 2014 133,036 miles

advise battery insecure but is in battery box

advise brake pipes been heavily coated with paint

advise slight movement from o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 3 Oct 2013 121,422 miles

advise new brake pipes been fitted to front and rear and rear parts of mains

Pass 29 Sep 2012 111,385 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 111,382 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 98,459 miles

nearside lower mirror glass broken

Pass 18 Jun 2010 87,103 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front discs thin

nsf inner cv boot torn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 71,650 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from filter

radiator support panel damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2009 71,650 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from filter

radiator support panel damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,812 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 YBA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YBA, 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 YBA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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