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CE05 VLV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,759 mi
Last recorded150,759 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VLV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 150,759 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 150,759 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 150,614 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 18 Oct 2023 145,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST RUBBERS DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE INCLUDING SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 142,847 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 142,847 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 139,805 miles

all rear brake pipes undersealed, unable to inspect

Fail 1 Nov 2021 139,805 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

all rear brake pipes undersealed, unable to inspect

Pass 24 Mar 2021 137,699 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 137,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 133,686 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 129,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule into caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule into caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 129,484 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule into caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule into caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 124,305 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 121,250 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 119,971 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 117,272 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 113,625 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 113,625 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 109,533 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 19 Jun 2013 109,533 miles

rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 21 Jun 2012 100,366 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 100,366 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 88,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 21 Jun 2010 77,514 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 63,916 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 48,292 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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CE05 VLV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CE05 VLV, 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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CE05 VLV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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