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VK05 HYW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,994 mi
Last recorded99,994 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 99,994 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 99,994 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 95,356 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 91,137 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 85,729 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 80,792 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 73,355 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 67,539 miles

offside rear metal brake pipe is corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 64,143 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 58,939 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 55,010 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 49,728 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 49,728 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 37,133 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 HYW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VK05 HYW, 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 HYW registered?

VK05 HYW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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The MOT history for VK05 HYW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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