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26,981 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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under body corroded
underbody and suspension components very rusty/corroding
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Position lamp not working main beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose some mounts have corroded through and rattles just pass mot (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around steering rack pinion seal and boots (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various corrosion around underside and sills have jacking damage
Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner trims missing leaving sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust silencer slightly loose some mounts have corroded through and rattles just pass mot (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around steering rack pinion seal and boots (8.4.1 (a) (i))
reverse lights inop
various corrosion around underside and sills have jacking damage
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front both coils springs excessively corroded
Front to back metal brake pipe corroded
Offside Front Metal brake pipe to flexi corroded
steering rack slightly misted with oil
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)
Front both coils springs excessively corroded
Front to back metal brake pipe corroded
Offside Front Metal brake pipe to flexi corroded
steering rack slightly misted with oil
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
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VK05 BYJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 VK05 BYJ, 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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What year was VK05 BYJ registered?
VK05 BYJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 April 2005.
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