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VK05 SDU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

114,619 mi
Last recorded114,619 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 114,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside sill corroding inner and outer previous repairs

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside sill corroding , inner and outer previous repairs

Fail 12 Aug 2025 114,619 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside sill corroding inner and outer previous repairs

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside sill corroding , inner and outer previous repairs

Pass 2 Aug 2024 113,015 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 113,015 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

UNDERBODY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL/PAINT

Pass 14 Jul 2023 110,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sill Section Corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 107,640 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 102,946 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in NSR Tyre

Nearside Tyre Cracking

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

Oil Leak Around Oil Cooler

Fail 26 Jul 2021 102,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in NSR Tyre

Nearside Tyre Cracking

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

Oil Leak Around Oil Cooler

Pass 28 Jul 2020 97,801 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 97,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 92,683 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 86,846 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 82,937 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing

brake pipes corroding

centre brake lamp not working

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn/corroding

front no plate cracked

n/s/r lamp lens cracked

rear bumper corroded

rear tyres worn to limt

surface corrosion on outer sills

Fail 22 Jul 2017 82,937 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing

brake pipes corroding

centre brake lamp not working

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn/corroding

front no plate cracked

n/s/r lamp lens cracked

rear bumper corroded

rear tyres worn to limt

surface corrosion on outer sills

Pass 19 Jul 2016 78,063 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,119 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 68,368 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 61,576 miles

exhaust slight corrosion and previous signs of repairs

various marks and scratches vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2012 54,042 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 49,420 miles

exhaust corroded

high level brake light inop

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 23 Jul 2010 48,241 miles

exhaust fouling tow bar bracket

high level brake light inop

Fail 23 Jul 2010 48,241 miles

exhaust fouling tow bar bracket

high level brake light inop

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

Pass 27 May 2010 47,792 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 45,407 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,648 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 41,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 SDU 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 73.1%.

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 SDU, 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 SDU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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