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VK05 BXW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

208,566 mi
Last recorded208,566 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 BXW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 208,566 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust center silensor outter casing corroded

f/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm and worn on inner edge

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm and worn on outter edge

slight leak steering rack

Fail 15 Sep 2014 207,815 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

center silencer starting to deteriorate

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 23 Sep 2013 185,531 miles

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

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

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

exhaust silencer deteriorated

rear bumper corners missing

steering rack damp with oil

Fail 20 Sep 2013 185,528 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust silencer deteriorated

rear bumper corners missing

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 6 Jun 2012 160,703 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Rear bumper corners missing

Fail 1 Jun 2012 160,696 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

centre silencer deteriorated and slight blow

nearside outer sill damaged

rear bumper corners missing

Pass 1 Jun 2011 142,163 miles

Uneven wear on both rear tyres

Pass 25 Mar 2010 118,605 miles

rear bumper corners missing

Fail 24 Mar 2010 118,525 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

rear bumper corners missing

Fail 4 Mar 2009 96,707 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear offside and rear nearside bumper corners missing

Pass 4 Mar 2009 96,707 miles

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

rear offside and rear nearside bumper corners missing

Pass 28 Mar 2008 74,835 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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VK05 BXW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VK05 BXW, 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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VK05 BXW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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