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FP05 VWV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

170,958 mi
Last recorded170,958 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 VWV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 170,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal anti-slip device ( pedal rubber )is worn

early signs of corrosion to the n/s outer sill area in places

early signs of corrosion to thee o/s inner sill area in places

engine has a missfire

o/s outer sill is damaged

some small stone chips in zone A of the windscreen

Fail 5 Dec 2014 170,955 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal anti-slip device ( pedal rubber )is worn

early signs of corrosion to the n/s outer sill area in places

early signs of corrosion to thee o/s inner sill area in places

engine has a missfire

o/s outer sill is damaged

some small stone chips in zone A of the windscreen

Fail 16 Dec 2013 156,744 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 156,744 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 143,725 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak on engine

rear brake pipes corroded

damage to o/s sill

brake pedal rubber split

damage and corrosion to n/s sill

Fail 24 Apr 2012

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber split

damage and corrosion to n/s sill

damage to o/s sill

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak on engine

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2011 131,634 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 131,634 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 117,485 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 117,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 98,333 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2008 76,782 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 76,782 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FP05 VWV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FP05 VWV, 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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What year was FP05 VWV registered?

FP05 VWV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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