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VK05 HYX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

161,897 mi
Last recorded161,897 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 161,897 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 112,479 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 112,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on dash (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded nsf osf brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure front exhaust mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nsr osr brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail nsf anti rool bar worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osf nsr tyres has cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 107,130 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 107,130 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 105,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 105,150 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 102,704 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2018 102,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 99,744 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 96,539 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 96,539 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 93,035 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 93,035 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 86,895 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 86,895 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2013 77,202 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2013 77,202 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 68,818 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 68,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 59,144 miles

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

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

front brake pads low req soon.

Fail 23 Apr 2011 59,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front brake pads low req soon.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 48,510 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 39,282 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,469 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 24,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HYX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 HYX, 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 HYX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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