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VE54 UZH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

121,513 mi
Last recorded121,513 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 121,513 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 119,522 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion (sills)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 116,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 113,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 110,930 miles

all brake pipes corroded

front coil springs corroded

gearbox knock

inter cooler pipes full of oil

Pass 2 Jul 2020 108,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

steering rack has slight weep

Pass 10 Dec 2019 106,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 103,426 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front coil springs corroded

both front inner arches corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2019 103,426 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front coil springs corroded

both front inner arches corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2018 101,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 98,330 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 95,588 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 89,568 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 82,346 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 82,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 74,253 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre screw in tread

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Jan 2013 74,252 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

front pads low

offside rear tyre screw in tread

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Feb 2012 66,487 miles

n/s/f ball joint boot slit

o/s/f tyre worn

spare wheel loose

steering lock inop

Pass 9 Feb 2011 85,355 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 51,466 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 41,313 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 29,207 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 UZH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 UZH, 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 UZH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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