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VN05 VAK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,541 mi
Last recorded148,541 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 148,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 133,334 miles

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

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

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres badly worn on the edges.

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 133,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres badly worn on the edges.

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 122,772 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 110,674 miles

coolent level low

near side front tyre approaching

oily residue rear of engine

slight play offside front d bush

Fail 17 Apr 2012 110,674 miles

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

coolent level low

near side front tyre approaching

oily residue rear of engine

slight play offside front d bush

Pass 11 May 2011 94,169 miles

brake fluid at minimum level

numerous marks on windscreen none to excess

off side front drop link slight play

off side front power steering components oily suspect oil from oil filter leak

off side rear tyre worn on outer edge

off side rear wheel slight buckle

oil leak

slight imbalance both front and rear brakes

Fail 10 May 2011 94,087 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake fluid at minimum level

numerous marks on windscreen none to excess

off side front drop link slight play

off side front power steering components oily suspect oil from oil filter leak

off side rear tyre worn on outer edge

off side rear wheel slight buckle

oil leak

slight imbalance both front and rear brakes

Pass 10 May 2010 76,668 miles

] NOTE ] bad oil leak

Fail 8 May 2010 76,668 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

] NOTE ] bad oil leak

brake fluid below maximum

near side wiper blade split

Pass 20 May 2009 56,820 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 56,820 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

1x metal object in the n/s rear tyre

2x metal objects in the o/s rear tyre

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

brake fluid on min

Pass 17 May 2008 32,926 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 VAK 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 61.5%.

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 VAK, 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 VAK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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