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VN05 MXR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,402 mi
Last recorded142,402 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 142,402 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 May 2017 142,398 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower edge of outer sill inadequately welded (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 May 2016 137,392 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 137,391 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2015 157,678 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 152,423 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 147,779 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2013 147,771 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 143,805 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 121,664 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 97,453 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 75,405 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,895 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 MXR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MXR, 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 MXR registered?

VN05 MXR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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