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VN05 DHK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,341 mi
Last recorded178,341 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 DHK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 178,341 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 163,349 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

gearbox oily on underside

slight chip in front screen

slight play in nsf steering arm drag link

Fail 16 Jun 2017 163,347 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

slight chip in front screen

slight play in nsf steering arm drag link

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

exhaust corroding/slight knock from exhaust system

gearbox oily on underside

Pass 19 Nov 2016 156,652 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 156,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 144,134 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 144,134 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 133,021 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 133,021 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 119,640 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 105,848 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 94,788 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 94,203 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 80,734 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 80,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 55,873 miles

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

light crack to o/s door mirror

Pass 7 Apr 2008 29,129 miles

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

rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 4 Apr 2008 29,129 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside rear wheel arch liner insecure

rear bumper end cap missing

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 DHK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DHK, 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 DHK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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