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VE54 TFN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Turquoise Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,458 mi
Last recorded190,458 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 TFN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 190,458 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 184,023 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2016 184,011 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2015 176,956 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 176,809 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 172,028 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 172,577 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 161,807 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 161,807 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 147,174 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 147,128 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 123,672 miles

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 14 Oct 2009 116,468 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 100,714 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 92,009 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 92,009 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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 TFN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Turquoise with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TFN, 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 TFN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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