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PL05 VCC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,468 mi
Last recorded117,468 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 VCC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 117,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle underneath has applied protection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 117,461 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle underneath has applied protection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 113,152 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills and rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 113,145 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills and rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 108,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 104,929 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Handbrake poor effort

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 100,389 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 97,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 97,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 93,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 90,464 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 90,454 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 82,621 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at side of fuel tank ( front to rear pipe ) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt temp taped repair (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected missing lid , (1.9.3b)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 82,621 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at side of fuel tank ( front to rear pipe ) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt temp taped repair (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected missing lid , (1.9.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 76,646 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 12 Nov 2013 69,322 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 65,027 miles

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

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

towbar wiring socket cover missing

Pass 22 Nov 2011 61,496 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2010 57,515 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 53,384 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 48,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 48,602 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,763 miles

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

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

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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PL05 VCC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PL05 VCC, 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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PL05 VCC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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