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VA54 CHZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Turquoise Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,681 mi
Last recorded158,681 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 CHZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 158,681 miles

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

lower engine mount deterioated

slight movement found in both front wheels suspect worn steering rack

Fail 16 May 2011 158,681 miles

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

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

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

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

lower engine mount deterioated

slight movement found in both front wheels suspect worn steering rack

spare tyre flat

Pass 12 May 2010 141,687 miles

Nearside 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)

slight binding n/s/r brake

Pass 12 May 2009 129,131 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 129,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre poor condition

offside rear tyre low on inner edge and has small cut in it

oil leak

spare tyre flat

Pass 14 Feb 2008 116,893 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Feb 2008 116,893 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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

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 CHZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Turquoise with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VA54 CHZ, 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 VA54 CHZ registered?

VA54 CHZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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