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VE55 NEY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,340 mi
Last recorded167,340 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 NEY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 167,340 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

rear bumper corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2021 167,053 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

rear bumper corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 143,345 miles

Nearside Rear rear light lens cracked

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front head light lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2019 130,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scratches and chips (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking and nearside rear distorting

head light lenses cloudy

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside rear corner bumper missing

Fail 18 Mar 2019 130,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scratches and chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres cracking and nearside rear distorting

head light lenses cloudy

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside rear corner bumper missing

Pass 16 Mar 2018 114,681 miles

Front windscreen has wiper marks

Offside Rear bumper corner missing

Offside Rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Oil leak ()

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

all exhaust mountings perishing

Fail 16 Mar 2018 114,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Front windscreen has wiper marks

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

Offside Front tyre perishing on sidewall

Offside Rear bumper corner missing

Offside Rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Oil leak ()

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

all exhaust mountings perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2017 104,036 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Offside Rear 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)

damage to steering wheel cover

diesel injection pump damp

light scratches to o/s windscreen

Fail 17 Mar 2017 104,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Offside Rear 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)

damage to steering wheel cover

diesel injection pump damp

light scratches to o/s windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2015 90,392 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 90,392 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,332 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 82,603 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 74,179 miles

Offside front driveshaft support bearing has roughness

Pass 31 Oct 2012 66,814 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 57,931 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 57,931 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,586 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 49,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,375 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 38,375 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 26,112 miles

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

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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VE55 NEY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VE55 NEY, 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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VE55 NEY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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