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VE54 FMF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,502 mi
Last recorded80,502 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 FMF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 80,502 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 80,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 195/65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2023 69,199 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 69,196 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 57,886 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2022 57,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper end cap missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 57,459 miles

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 2 Dec 2020 57,173 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

coolant leak

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 9 Dec 2019 56,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear exhaust rubbers split

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 15 Nov 2018 56,094 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

front and rear exhaust rubbers split

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 8 Dec 2017 55,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

reverse lamps not working

Pass 1 Dec 2016 53,941 miles

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

both front brake disc's corroded

misting of oil on steering rack

Pass 1 Dec 2015 52,593 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 49,510 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 7 Jan 2013 42,209 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 42,209 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 36,588 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,190 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 24,001 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 24,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 21,047 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 16,397 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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VE54 FMF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VE54 FMF, 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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VE54 FMF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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