CarVerify

Free Car Check

DY55 VLO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

203,220 mi
Last recorded203,220 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 VLO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 203,220 miles

Cracking visible along base of windscreen.

O/s parking brake lower performance than n/s.

O/s rear bumper corner trim missing.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 179,173 miles

Crack in base of windscreen also slight damage on n/s.

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

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

Rear bumper o/s end cap missing.

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 179,173 miles

Crack in base of windscreen also slight damage on n/s.

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

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

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

Rear bumper o/s end cap missing.

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 155,562 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorated.

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 133,791 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust section corroded but secure and not blowing

Pass 17 Sep 2011 133,791 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust section corroded but secure and not blowing

Pass 21 Sep 2010 111,649 miles

Oil leak

center upper stop light not working

o/s front mirror slight damage

Pass 9 Sep 2009 90,050 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 90,050 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 67,910 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracking to sidewall

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
Full Ford Transit Connect reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DY55 VLO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White 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 DY55 VLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DY55 VLO?

You can check the full history of DY55 VLO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DY55 VLO registered?

DY55 VLO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is DY55 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 VLO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY55 VLO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DY55 VLO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.