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YB54 HSA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,994 mi
Last recorded127,994 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 HSA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 127,994 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

both rear outer sills rusty

chip a zone

Fail 3 Apr 2023 127,991 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

both rear outer sills rusty

chip a zone

Pass 23 Mar 2022 125,198 miles

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

both outer sills rusty

Fail 15 Mar 2022 125,196 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

both outer sills rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2021 116,606 miles

Exhaust heatshield slightly loose

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but has a beam pattern

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

Radiator in poor condition and not expected to last

Fail 20 Jan 2021 116,585 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust heatshield slightly loose

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but has a beam pattern

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

Radiator in poor condition and not expected to last

Pass 17 Jan 2020 107,055 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

o/s/r bumper end cap missing

upper stop lamp not workingt

Fail 17 Jan 2020 107,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

o/s/r bumper end cap missing

upper stop lamp not workingt

Pass 13 Nov 2018 90,528 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear bumper corner missing but not leaving a sharp edge

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 90,528 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear bumper corner missing but not leaving a sharp edge

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 83,654 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 83,654 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s/f (2.5.A.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r sill (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 81,469 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 81,469 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 78,523 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 78,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 73,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 67,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 67,662 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 62,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 62,095 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 56,908 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 56,908 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,318 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 45,813 miles

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

Fuel filler cap incomplete.

High level stop lamp not working.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge.

Nearside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Fail 12 Oct 2009 45,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fuel filler cap incomplete.

High level stop lamp not working.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge.

Nearside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 37,287 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,608 miles

front brake pads between 4-5mm left + discs have slight lips on

nearside front washer jet slightly blocked in one hole

petrol cap starting to break away

small cracks in both rear tyres

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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YB54 HSA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YB54 HSA, 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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YB54 HSA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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