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VE05 JAU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 165,134 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 161,717 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 157,851 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 154,921 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 154,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 148,003 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 148,003 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 139,808 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 128,944 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 128,880 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 117,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 105,082 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 105,068 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

N/S/REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 10 Aug 2010 97,137 miles

O/S/&/N/S/REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 5 Aug 2009 88,600 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 88,600 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 69,395 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 69,395 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 69,361 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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 JAU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VE05 JAU, 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 JAU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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