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V496 FPG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,185 mi
Last recorded119,185 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV496 FPG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 119,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 119,156 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2023 107,426 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 99,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 97,042 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 92,616 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 92,615 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 89,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 89,765 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 84,337 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 84,337 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 79,972 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 75,156 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 75,146 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke fail by the meter (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked near side inner cv gaitor split (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working near side number plate light not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam off side head lamp not working (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 69,652 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 69,652 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,212 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 54,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 48,712 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 40,660 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,660 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,954 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,202 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 20,253 miles

Non obligatory center rear stop lamp not working

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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V496 FPG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 V496 FPG, 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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V496 FPG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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