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VN05 VFG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,297 mi
Last recorded117,297 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 117,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 111,331 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 139,446 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Both front headlamp images poor

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 139,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 139,185 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 136,793 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 136,756 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 134,509 miles

Offside Rear inner sill corroding

freeplay in steering

headlamp patterns deteriorating

Pass 5 Sep 2018 132,986 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

headlamp patterns fading

outer sills weld repairs and rear inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2017 131,885 miles

engine mount rattling

front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 1 Sep 2017 131,881 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine mount rattling

front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 13 Sep 2016 130,130 miles

slight plav offside front anti roll link

Fail 8 Aug 2016 130,050 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 128,393 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 128,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 125,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 122,292 miles

battery insecure

nearside and offside rear brake pipes into rear flexis corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside rear outter sills corroded

play in rack

Fail 18 Mar 2013 122,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

nearside and offside rear brake pipes into rear flexis corroded

nearside and offside rear outter sills corroded

play in rack

Pass 7 Mar 2012 119,111 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 119,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 119,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 101,225 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 84,086 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 84,083 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 65,184 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 65,184 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 48,865 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 VFG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VFG, 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 VFG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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