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VA05 NTN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,344 mi
Last recorded110,344 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 NTN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2022 110,344 miles

Exhaust system insecure mount in front of silencer missing , rear most mount inadequate / corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing near top strut mount - viewed from wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 109,178 miles

Both headlights deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective Various, advise new mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 109,178 miles

Both headlights deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective Various, advise new mounts (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 107,819 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise replacing (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 106,616 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated causing a reduction in patten quality. Advise fixing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 106,616 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated causing a reduction in patten quality. Advise fixing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 104,717 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 104,717 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 103,155 miles

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 103,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill at the front (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 99,418 miles

Speedometer plastic cover broken

Fail 5 Aug 2016 99,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer plastic cover broken

Pass 10 Aug 2015 94,286 miles

Corrosion at the rear end of the near side sill - may require attention for next year

Minor oil leak.

Near side front tyre worn through tread rubber - advise changing

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Advise changing (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 86,005 miles

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

some deterioration to the rear of the near side sill

Pass 9 Aug 2013 79,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 71,329 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 63,941 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 57,740 miles

off side rear wheel arch trim insecure

Fail 23 Aug 2010 57,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

off side rear wheel arch trim insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,200 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 39,477 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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VA05 NTN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VA05 NTN, 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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VA05 NTN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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