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AO55 VRM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

143,921 mi
Last recorded143,921 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VRM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 143,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2024

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024

Nearside Front Steering rack likely to become detached TRACK ROD END LOCK NUT MISSING & INECURE (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 124,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 124,021 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 112,365 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 112,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Both front Head lamp lends clouded which is affecting the beam Patten

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 103,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 92,460 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 92,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear brake pipe badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear number plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear brake pipe badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 86,679 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 86,678 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 81,842 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 68,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded quite a lot of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded quite a lot of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear high level brake lamp not working

steering column is a temporary repair

Fail 27 Feb 2017 68,540 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded quite a lot of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded quite a lot of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1n)

Rear high level brake lamp not working

Pass 1 Mar 2016 58,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding very slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2015 50,839 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 50,839 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,795 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2014 40,795 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2013 30,296 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 30,296 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 21,324 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 21,324 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 16,131 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 16,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 13,881 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 9,053 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 6,103 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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AO55 VRM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AO55 VRM, 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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AO55 VRM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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