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VA05 ORL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

104,172 mi
Last recorded104,172 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 104,172 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 104,140 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 103,943 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 100,623 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 98,169 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 95,661 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 90,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 83,110 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 83,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 79,192 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 74,718 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,766 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 65,227 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 56,555 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 44,181 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 32,673 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,536 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 23,687 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 ORL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VA05 ORL, 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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What year was VA05 ORL registered?

VA05 ORL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is VA05 ORL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA05 ORL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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