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VK55 NGF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

180,121 mi
Last recorded180,121 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 NGF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 180,121 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear bumper not standard and has sharp edge but not likely to cause injury

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 179,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill below passenger seat x3 holes next to each other (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill below driver seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bumper not standard and has sharp edge but not likely to cause injury

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated 7 pin socket (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 174,707 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Outer side panel corrosion

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Outer side panel corrosion

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 174,701 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Outer side panel corrosion

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Outer side panel corrosion

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 158,149 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 158,144 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking Injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 150,423 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 150,423 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 150,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 136,706 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 136,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 119,459 miles

Rear exhaust hitting tow bar

Fail 23 Sep 2016 119,459 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust hitting tow bar

Pass 29 Sep 2015 98,247 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 98,247 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2014 80,006 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 80,006 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 62,767 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 62,767 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,960 miles

Unable to check brake pipes due to being greased

Fail 27 Sep 2012 51,958 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Unable to check brake pipes due to being greased

Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,271 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 25,808 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 9,700 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 58,252 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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VK55 NGF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 VK55 NGF, 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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VK55 NGF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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