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VN05 FVJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,573 mi
Last recorded164,573 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 FVJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 164,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 162,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middal pip (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front head lamp lens misty

Nearside Front tyre wearing on innewr edge

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

Offside Front head lamp lens misty

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2023 159,350 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 154,636 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 147,266 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 137,065 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 130,765 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 130,765 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 124,857 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 113,059 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 104,621 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 98,918 miles

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

advice off side front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 98,918 miles

advice off side front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2013 941,287 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 81,502 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 75,639 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 75,639 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 64,414 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 63,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 62,008 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

spare tyre below limit

Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,602 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 40,602 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 FVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This 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 FVJ, 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 FVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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The MOT history for VN05 FVJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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