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OY05 VHZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

53,903 mi
Last recorded53,903 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 VHZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 53,903 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroding

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surface corrosion to steering & suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle- surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 53,566 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroding

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surface corrosion to steering knuckles & suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle- surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 53,203 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring starting to corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring starting to corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 52,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both, slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front subframe and rear axles slightly corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both leaf springs slightly corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All, on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 52,189 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 51,669 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 51,461 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 50,750 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 49,949 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,708 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,751 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 46,052 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge .

Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,041 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,855 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,224 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 36,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front and offside front discs are worn

Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,063 miles

nearside front and offside front discs are worn

Pass 8 Mar 2010 32,368 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,914 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 26,914 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 22,302 miles

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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OY05 VHZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OY05 VHZ, 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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OY05 VHZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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