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VE05 FSV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,407 mi
Last recorded135,407 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 FSV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 135,407 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 133,198 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 125,729 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 115,266 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 110,431 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner apex/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 110,431 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner apex/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 10,639 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 10,639 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 108,324 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 108,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 103,863 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 20 Apr 2017 103,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 3 Aug 2016 94,664 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 77,666 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 67,102 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 67,102 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front regestration plate cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2013 62,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front regestration plate cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2012 53,514 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 40,988 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 39,244 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,214 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 31,083 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 23,641 miles

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

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

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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VE05 FSV 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 70.8%.

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 VE05 FSV, 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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VE05 FSV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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