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YB54 SYU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

125,020 mi
Last recorded125,020 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 125,020 miles

Offside Front part of outer sill corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 124,970 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front part of outer sill corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 118,649 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

rattle from rear of van

Fail 28 Nov 2016 118,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 107,696 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 107,696 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 99,510 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 99,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 87,381 miles

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

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

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

nail in shoulder near side rear tyre

radiator damaged and lower panel damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2013 87,381 miles

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

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

nail in shoulder near side rear tyre

radiator damaged and lower panel damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2012 74,266 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 74,266 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 60,974 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 49,600 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 49,600 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 41,460 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,135 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 37,020 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,965 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2008 36,962 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 SYU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SYU, 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 SYU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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