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VE54 UYJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,849 mi
Last recorded76,849 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 76,849 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 63,917 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 58,704 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 55,755 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 52,922 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 52,922 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,557 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Sep 2014 50,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 May 2013 46,591 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 36,877 miles

Front bumper slightly damage

Offside rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 10 Feb 2012 36,877 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper slightly damage

Offside rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 15 Feb 2011 33,054 miles

Nearside damage

Offside front damage

Clutch worn

Offside rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 10 Feb 2011 33,054 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Engine oil very dirdy (black)

Nearside damage

Offside front damage

Offside rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 29 Jan 2010 28,177 miles

front brake pads 1/2 worn

higher level stop light slightly dim

n/s/f door trim loose

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

vehicle only just passed emissions test

Fail 28 Jan 2010 28,177 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads 1/2 worn

higher level stop light slightly dim

n/s/f door trim loose

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

n/s/r tyre side wall deteriorated

o/s/r tyre side wall cut

vehicle only just passed emissions test

Pass 11 Feb 2009 23,507 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 18,622 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 18,622 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

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 UYJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue 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 UYJ, 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 UYJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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