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VA05 ORZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,992 mi
Last recorded125,992 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 125,992 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 116,712 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre`s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer sills rear ends corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2023 116,693 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 116,680 miles

outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2021 114,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 20 Nov 2018 109,460 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 109,460 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 109,460 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 108,892 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre wearing from outer edge

Fail 13 Oct 2016 108,892 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre wearing from outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2015 99,601 miles

3 nails in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres inner and outer edges worn

both rear tyres inner and outer edges worn

Fail 14 Aug 2015 99,601 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

3 nails in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

both front tyres inner and outer edges worn

both rear tyres inner and outer edges worn

Fail 11 Aug 2015 99,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre bald edges

nearside rear tyre 3 nails

nearside rear tyre wearing edges

offside front tyre bald edges

Pass 11 Aug 2014 89,787 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

high level stop light inoprative

Pass 5 Aug 2013 80,087 miles

brake pedal rubber split

nearside rear light lense cracked

Fail 5 Aug 2013 80,087 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber split

nearside rear light lense cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2012 70,782 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 23 Jul 2012 70,782 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 1 Aug 2011 62,697 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 26 Jul 2010 52,791 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres inner edges unevenly worn

Fail 26 Jul 2010 52,791 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres inner edges unevenly worn

Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,234 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Aug 2009 43,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,508 miles

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall

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 ORZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ORZ, 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 ORZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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