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VA05 ORJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,558 mi
Last recorded150,558 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 150,558 miles

both outer sill panels light corrosion forming

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2020 141,871 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 141,820 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 141,759 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 139,289 miles

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage end cap missing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel binding

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 138,695 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 136,038 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r brake is binding slightly

Fail 3 Mar 2015 136,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r brake is binding slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2013 130,183 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 130,183 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 109,743 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 109,739 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 90,915 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 90,904 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 74,434 miles

oil leak on engine , os rear end cap missing on bumper

Fail 5 Mar 2010 74,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on engine , os rear end cap missing on bumper

Pass 4 Mar 2009 62,635 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 62,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle has not got van tyres fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,889 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 ORJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ORJ, 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 ORJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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