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VE55 WFY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

145,092 mi
Last recorded145,092 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 145,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 140,433 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 137,000 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 135,011 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 131,179 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 128,079 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 122,268 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 117,864 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides running off on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 114,403 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 107,869 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 102,611 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 95,140 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 85,855 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 73,779 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 62,203 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 62,203 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 50,822 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 40,604 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 33,779 miles

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

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 WFY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This 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 VE55 WFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE55 WFY registered?

VE55 WFY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is VE55 WFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 WFY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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