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VK05 BYJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

26,981 mi
Last recorded26,981 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 26,981 miles

under body corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2025 26,148 miles

underbody and suspension components very rusty/corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2024 25,508 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 25,508 miles

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))

Pass 4 May 2023 25,138 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 25,138 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 24,671 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 24,666 miles

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 23,856 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 23,852 miles

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))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 23,696 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 23,686 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 22,949 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 21,028 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 18,927 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 18,927 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 16,969 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 15,024 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 15,024 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 13,448 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 12,206 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 10,403 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 8,045 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 6,339 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 3,911 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 3,911 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 2,651 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 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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