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VE54 HYG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

242,231 mi
Last recorded242,231 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 HYG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 242,231 miles

Battery loose in tray, securing strap damaged/broken

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened corroding (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened corroding (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Water ingress around interior lamp and water in drivers foot well

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' lower screen cracked not effecting drivers view (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' lower screen cracked not effecting drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2017 239,906 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Apr 2017 239,906 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 237,311 miles

Both rear shock absorbers weak

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine oil leak

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Load space full obscuring some components in area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old & perishing 2004 y o m (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old & perishing 2010 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5-2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 237,311 miles

Both rear shock absorbers weak

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine oil leak

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Load space full obscuring some components in area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old & perishing 2004 y o m (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old & perishing 2010 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5-2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 233,777 miles

Oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion to sills

Fail 26 Mar 2015 233,777 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion to sills

Fail 29 Mar 2014 229,715 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to nearside rear light lens

Pass 29 Mar 2014 229,715 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to nearside rear light lens

Pass 27 Mar 2013 226,186 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 222,408 miles

Oil leak

coolant level low

nearside rear corner trim missing

Fail 31 Mar 2012 222,408 miles

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

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

nearside rear corner trim missing

Pass 28 Mar 2011 220,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

osr bumper capping missing

Fail 28 Mar 2011 220,169 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr bumper capping missing

Fail 2 Mar 2011 220,161 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust not held by rubber

fuel cap faulty

ns handbrake cable insecure

slight noise osf hub bearing

smoke test not carried out as no oil on dipstick

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2009 166,524 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 166,524 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 120,425 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 HYG 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 55.6%.

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 VE54 HYG, 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 HYG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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