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VE54 JJY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

260,798 mi
Last recorded260,798 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 JJY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 260,798 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 250,551 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 229,599 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at o/s behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 229,599 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at o/s behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 209,158 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 209,158 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 194,730 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 176,702 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 149,893 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 130,164 miles

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

general surface corrosion on under side

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Jan 2012 130,164 miles

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

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

general surface corrosion on under side

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2011 108,948 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 89,121 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 89,121 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 56,333 miles

chips in windscreen

nearside rear tyre wearing on stepped edge.nail in center of tyre

Fail 23 Jan 2009 56,333 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chips in windscreen

nearside rear tyre wearing on stepped edge.nail in center of tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2008 36,021 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,021 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 JJY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JJY, 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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What year was VE54 JJY registered?

VE54 JJY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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