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VA54 LDD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

127,932 mi
Last recorded127,932 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 LDD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2024 127,932 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2023 116,085 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 113,533 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 109,752 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 109,737 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 105,824 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 105,824 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 102,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 102,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 99,499 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 99,497 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill chalked areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rubber missing centre rear

Pass 12 Jan 2018 92,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

brake pedal rubber worn edge

Fail 12 Jan 2018 92,396 miles

Fuel hose leaking number 1 injector (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

brake pedal rubber worn edge

Pass 26 Jan 2017 84,174 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

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

slight binding o/s/f brake

Fail 11 Jan 2017 84,153 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s& o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Rear tyres some cracking to outer walls

n/s/f inner plastic wing loose

slight binding o/s/f brake

Pass 21 Jan 2016 74,827 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 74,827 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 67,169 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 59,103 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2014 59,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f door check strap loose

Pass 22 Jan 2013 47,971 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 40,917 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 35,108 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 30,841 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 25,264 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 19,150 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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VA54 LDD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 LDD, 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 LDD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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