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VK05 HYR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,770 mi
Last recorded128,770 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 128,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

offside and nearside front and rear floor slightly corroded

offside and nearside inner and outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2020 128,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

offside and nearside front and rear floor slightly corroded

offside and nearside inner and outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 124,426 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 124,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 116,711 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 104,858 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 97,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint and corroded (7.1.2)

rear leaf spring slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 88,217 miles

both front tyre tread low

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2015 88,217 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre tread low

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2014 79,980 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 79,980 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 74,626 miles

center section exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2013 74,626 miles

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

center section exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 69,655 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,861 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 64,861 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 59,286 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 59,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 53,063 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 53,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,245 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 HYR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HYR, 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 HYR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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