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VE05 JBO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,400 mi
Last recorded167,400 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 167,400 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 167,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 154,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Improvised repair, brake calliper area

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play boot also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 154,416 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Improvised repair, brake calliper area

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play boot also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 144,790 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 133,153 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 124,605 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 117,305 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 101,509 miles

CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,327 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 88,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 68,999 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 64,705 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 64,703 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 59,694 miles

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

spare wheel lose in carrier

Pass 4 Sep 2009 57,048 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 50,836 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 50,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 JBO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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