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VN05 BZS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,695 mi
Last recorded159,695 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 BZS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 159,695 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 147,774 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 138,550 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 138,550 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 138,513 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

battery insecure

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2020 127,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nealy bald on inner tread 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn very low on inner tread 205/55x16

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside inner sill holed

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

Rear centre stop light not working

clutch pedal rubber split

run-out in front brake discs

Fail 4 Sep 2020 127,431 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth and split (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nealy bald on inner tread 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn very low on inner tread 205/55x16

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside inner sill holed

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

Rear centre stop light not working

clutch pedal rubber split

run-out in front brake discs

Pass 15 Apr 2019 122,915 miles

Front sub frame is starting to corrode

Inner and outer sills are starting to corrode

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

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Rear offside tyre is approching tread wear indicators

Pass 17 Apr 2018 121,632 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 112,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Dec 2015 112,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Dec 2014 109,880 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 106,092 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 105,974 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 12 Mar 2013 102,579 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 87,506 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 74,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 63,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 50,622 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 16,449 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 16,449 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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VN05 BZS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN05 BZS, 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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VN05 BZS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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