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FA05 VVN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,498 mi
Last recorded115,498 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 VVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 115,498 miles

passenger sill repair poor quality requires more weld

power steering leak steering rack area

Pass 16 Mar 2018 108,661 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

upper stop light not working

Pass 20 Mar 2017 101,836 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 101,836 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 94,484 miles

Front exhaust mounting rubber missing.

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 89,212 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 81,281 miles

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2014 81,281 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s front tyre low inner edge + outer sidewall damaged

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2013 73,890 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oily around steering rack

upper stop light not working

Pass 24 Mar 2012 66,347 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 56,174 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 56,174 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 47,828 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 30,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre slightly low on inner edge.Tread.[5mm to 2mm]

Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,247 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly low on inner edge.Tread.[5mm to 2mm]

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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FA05 VVN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FA05 VVN, 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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FA05 VVN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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