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VE54 XFK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Cream Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

297,169 mi
Last recorded297,169 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 XFK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 297,169 miles

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

centre stop light not working

Fail 31 Jul 2018 297,154 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 7 Feb 2017 286,747 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 286,747 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 271,178 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox stabiliser deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2015 251,684 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 251,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 232,082 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 211,028 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 182,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 154,257 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 131,682 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 107,861 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 107,861 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 85,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly worn outer edge

Fail 23 Jan 2008 85,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly worn outer edge

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 XFK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Cream with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XFK, 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 XFK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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