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FV05 VMW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015
Pass 2 Sep 2014 66,112 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 66,112 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 66,112 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 120,095 miles

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

airbag light on

front number plate cracked

Fail 25 Aug 2011 120,095 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

airbag light on

front number plate cracked

handbrake high

Pass 8 Oct 2010 117,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

handbrake high

Fail 8 Oct 2010 117,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

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

handbrake high

wipers torn

Pass 9 Oct 2009 87,902 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 87,902 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 52,164 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 52,164 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 VMW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FV05 VMW, 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

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What year was FV05 VMW registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV05 VMW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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