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VK55 XOG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,601 mi
Last recorded142,601 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 142,601 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nsf & osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(d-bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front bumper slightly damaged

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2021 142,601 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nsf & osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(d-bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front bumper slightly damaged

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2019 129,652 miles

Offside Front driveshaft bearing noisy

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 129,652 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front driveshaft bearing noisy

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

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

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

power steering reservoir cap missing

Pass 29 Jun 2018 121,592 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 113,249 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 113,228 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 104,356 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 104,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 89,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NS sill damaged.

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 38,207 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NS sill damaged.

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 78,828 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 78,810 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 62,475 miles

NS inner CV boot split.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 52,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wiper blades smearing screen

near and offside front brake discs lipped

nearside front drive shaft inner cv boot damp

nearside front washer aim

slight noise offside front wheel/hub area when rotated

steering rack damp

Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,843 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 41,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XOG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XOG, 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 XOG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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