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VN05 FTE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,244 mi
Last recorded123,244 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 123,244 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 119,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 119,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 116,032 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 116,032 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 112,204 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 105,022 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 105,022 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 93,527 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 93,527 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 84,227 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 71,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2009 71,082 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2008 66,944 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 66,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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 FTE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VN05 FTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN05 FTE registered?

VN05 FTE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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