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VK05 HZB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,874 mi
Last recorded148,874 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 148,874 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Windscreen damage offside front

Pass 14 Jun 2017 138,383 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2017 138,383 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2016 133,900 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 125,101 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 117,464 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 117,462 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 104,835 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 104,835 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 92,833 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 82,667 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 70,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 61,998 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 61,998 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre sidewall cut but not exposing cords

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut but not exposing cords

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2008 46,528 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 HZB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HZB, 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 HZB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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