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VK05 UJU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

122,831 mi
Last recorded122,831 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 122,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 122,821 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 117,829 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 117,781 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underside Of Vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 117,676 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front and rear under / outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front and rear under/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 114,956 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 112,651 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 109,140 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 108,866 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 105,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 102,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

general signs of under body corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2018 102,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

general signs of under body corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2017 98,397 miles

hi-vis brake light inop

Fail 7 Apr 2017 98,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hi-vis brake light inop

Pass 11 Apr 2016 93,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 89,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 89,606 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 85,203 miles

rear exhaust box has mounting missing but still secuer

Fail 7 Apr 2014 85,178 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust box has mounting missing but still secuer

Pass 5 Apr 2013 78,692 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 73,351 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,881 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 60,821 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 55,065 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 50,166 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,166 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 UJU 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 65.4%.

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

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