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FV05 VKA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,850 mi
Last recorded154,850 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 VKA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 154,850 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s handbrake efficiency slightly low

o/s/f wiper arm pivot worn

Fail 27 Jun 2016 154,850 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wiper arm pivot worn

Pass 9 Jun 2015 143,587 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 143,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 131,479 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 131,479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 120,335 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 120,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 108,007 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 108,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 95,583 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 80,590 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 80,590 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 67,333 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 49,793 miles

n/s wiper blade split

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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FV05 VKA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FV05 VKA, 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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FV05 VKA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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