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VK05 RMU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

115,716 mi
Last recorded115,716 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 RMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 115,716 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 113,681 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 113,681 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 111,133 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 107,837 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 107,777 miles

Fuel system component leaking return pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 103,813 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 97,181 miles

Front Coil Springs And Rear Leaf Springs And Leaf Spring Mounting Points Generally Corroded

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside, Slight Binding/Drag On Rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Rear High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 96,970 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 88,903 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

slight damp on steering rack

Fail 8 Jun 2020 88,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on the offside as chalked (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

slight damp on steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2019 84,499 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot split leaking reqs att (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 78,171 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot damp slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box starting to rust

Pass 8 Jun 2017 71,843 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot pin hole damp

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component damp by rack pinion (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 65,462 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 59,252 miles

both rear tyres perished

steering rack damp

Fail 8 Jun 2015 59,209 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished

steering rack damp

Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,081 miles

sterring rack damp on nearsde by rack boot

Fail 9 Jun 2014 54,081 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sterring rack damp on nearsde by rack boot

Pass 10 Jun 2013 49,068 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,552 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 41,868 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 36,247 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 36,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

intermittant rattle/vibration from engine/gearbox area

Fail 9 Jun 2009 33,079 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 33,079 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 30,589 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 RMU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red 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 RMU, 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 RMU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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