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DY05 VZF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,276 mi
Last recorded63,276 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 VZF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 63,276 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust center box outer skin is rusting

Fail 21 Mar 2012 51,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn and corroded also pads now getting low

near side front anti roll bar link slight wear

off side rear light len broken

oil leaking from engine

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear off side corner bumper missing

Pass 21 Mar 2012 51,766 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded also pads now getting low

near side front anti roll bar link slight wear

off side rear light len broken

oil leaking from engine

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear off side corner bumper missing

Fail 29 Mar 2011 44,257 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,257 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,899 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 35,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 27,301 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,059 miles

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

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

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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DY05 VZF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY05 VZF, 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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DY05 VZF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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