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VK05 RYA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,952 mi
Last recorded149,952 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 149,952 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber split (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 149,192 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired spring eye worn on axle (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill 2 areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill seam at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank , front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 149,161 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 5 + (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired spring eye worn on axle (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill 2 areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill seam at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank , front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 143,248 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Linkage spring location on axle bracket worn (1.1.17 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Reaward bush worn , split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear above heatsheild (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 134,265 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windcreen zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear leaf springs corroded

positive battery cable frayed

Fail 17 Nov 2022 134,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windcreen zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear leaf springs corroded

positive battery cable frayed

Pass 19 Nov 2021 125,771 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired spring & bracket worn ( on axle ) (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 125,771 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour amber bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour amber bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired spring & bracket worn ( on axle ) (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 124,107 miles

Corrosion ; Area at Nearside rear sill , outside prescribed area

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread bald on edges , suspect close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Note ; Reverse lamp not working

Note ; Tyre pressures were very low , now reset

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread bald on edges , suspect close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 124,107 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at pipe by rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Corrosion ; Area at Nearside rear sill , outside prescribed area

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at mounting bar (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread bald on edges , suspect close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Note ; Reverse lamp not working

Note ; Tyre pressures were very low , now reset

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread bald on edges , suspect close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 119,926 miles

**Coolant at min**

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear number plates slightly faded

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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

Radiator is bowed

Fail 11 May 2019 119,926 miles

**Coolant at min**

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front and rear number plates slightly faded

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Radiator is bowed

Pass 11 May 2018 117,124 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , see print out

Engine ; Oil leak

Exhaust ; Minor leak of gases at silencer

Tyres ; Both rear tyres perished

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 11 May 2018 117,124 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at Offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes ; Imbalance , see print out

Engine ; Oil leak

Exhaust ; Minor leak of gases at silencer

Note ; Oil & coolant levels low

Tyres ; Both rear tyres perished

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 11 May 2017 111,288 miles

Brakes ; Pipes corroded , front to rear ( at o/s/r ) & load valve to hose n/s/r & o/s/r

Registration ; Front number plate deteriorated

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 25 Apr 2016 103,001 miles

Engine slightly oily

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f antiroll bar drop link has slight movement

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2016 103,001 miles

Engine slightly oily

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f antiroll bar drop link has slight movement

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 95,335 miles

both sides of leaf springs corroded

chip in windscreen outside swept area

engine slightly oily

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 May 2014 86,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oily

exhaust has a minor blow

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r tyre worn on raised edges

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre worn on raised edges

Pass 11 May 2013 80,469 miles

engine noisey

engine oily

front discs slightly worn

rear leaf springs corroded

slight play in o/s/r drop link

Pass 5 May 2012 72,682 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 May 2011 64,123 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 63,867 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 63,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 59,887 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,005 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 50,875 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn to limit, should be replaced immediatly

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 RYA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RYA, 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 RYA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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