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VK05 UWO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,191 mi
Last recorded112,191 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 112,191 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 112,191 miles

Central Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 106,039 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 105,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 95,876 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 95,876 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 86,885 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 86,885 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 77,220 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 77,059 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,172 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust

Fail 29 Mar 2012 67,172 miles

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

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,743 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,126 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 37,894 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 37,894 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,624 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 UWO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UWO, 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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What year was VK05 UWO registered?

VK05 UWO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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