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VA54 BYG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,045 mi
Last recorded206,045 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 BYG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 206,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

both side mirror slight damage

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (3.7.B.3)

slight oil leak around engine bay

Pass 26 May 2016 183,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2016 183,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn from inside .... nail x2 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 165,489 miles

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

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 149,411 miles

Petrol cap cover not closing

Brake anti slip pedal worn on the edge

Front numberplate cracked

Front wipers slightly smearing

Handbrake travel to high

Nearside rear tyre wearing thin and cracks

Note: engine oil low

Note: no spare wheel

Offside front side mirror slightly damaged

Strong advise** - offside front tyre has inner wear and wearing thin

Pass 6 Jun 2013 135,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2013 135,329 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2012 122,437 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 122,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn.N/S c.v gaiter has slight seep of grease.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 109,485 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 103,899 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 99,724 miles

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

rear brakes noisey

Fail 30 Jan 2009 99,724 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brakes noisey

Pass 1 Feb 2008 67,969 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing uneven

o/s/front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 1 Feb 2008 67,969 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre wearing uneven

o/s/front tyre wearing on edges

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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VA54 BYG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VA54 BYG, 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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VA54 BYG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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