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VK55 NVS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,341 mi
Last recorded165,341 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 NVS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 165,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 151,013 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 150,828 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 139,663 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 139,651 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill front to rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 126,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill areas have patches developing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 89,616 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill areas have patches developing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 111,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 111,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 96,472 miles

front tyres bald on edges

top of windscreen cracked

Fail 14 Aug 2018 96,443 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

front tyres bald on edges

top of windscreen cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2017 94,187 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

o/s/r outer sill rusted/holed

top of windscreen cracked

Fail 18 Aug 2017 94,187 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

o/s/r outer sill rusted/holed

top of windscreen cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2016 90,463 miles

top of windscreen cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2016 90,463 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

top of windscreen cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2015 87,590 miles

slight seepage from p.a.s rack

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 5 Sep 2014 84,727 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

top of windscreen cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2013 81,755 miles

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 12 Sep 2013 81,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 13 Sep 2012 77,255 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 67,189 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 54,648 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 54,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 41,607 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 41,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 29,240 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 NVS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NVS, 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 NVS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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