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VN05 MVF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

216,442 mi
Last recorded216,442 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 216,442 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 202,294 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 191,200 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 175,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b.pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 171,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 170,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 166,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b.pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 164,220 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 158,140 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 May 2017 158,140 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 May 2016 151,787 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 May 2016 151,787 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 143,747 miles
Fail 6 May 2015

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 134,206 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 134,206 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 126,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2012 123,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 119,656 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 107,405 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Jun 2010

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 46,130 miles

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 MVF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MVF, 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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What year was VN05 MVF registered?

VN05 MVF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for VN05 MVF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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