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VK55 VWA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,568 mi
Last recorded184,568 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 VWA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 184,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both rear leaf springs corroded

high level brake light

Pass 31 Oct 2024 182,516 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 182,506 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.72 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 181,272 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 180,082 miles

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

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

offside sill slightly damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2022

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

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

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

offside sill slightly damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2021 179,290 miles

Offside Outer sill damaged

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer & under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 178,690 miles

Offside outer sill slightly damaged in several places

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

both outer sills and under sills slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2019 177,348 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 176,011 miles

offside sill slightly damaged and slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 174,684 miles

both door sills are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2017 174,683 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

both door sills are showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system is corroding

nearside front drop link has slight play

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor is split

Pass 31 Oct 2016 173,750 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 169,255 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 166,949 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 164,101 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 158,933 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 155,046 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 155,046 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 139,395 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 139,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 112,417 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 112,417 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 77,386 miles

Advise O/S/F inner cv boot worn slightly

Advise front number plate cracked

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 VWA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK55 VWA, 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 VWA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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