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VN05 VKP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,189 mi
Last recorded97,189 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 8 Oct 2020 97,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 23 Sep 2019 90,174 miles

both front coil springs very rusty

front brake disc's worn

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge and on limit

poor light output on front due to cloudy covers

rear brake ferrules corroded

rear leaf springs and components heavily corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2019 90,172 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced MID OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front rack-end has play to maximum tolerance allowed

both front coil springs very rusty

front brake disc's worn

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge and on limit

poor light output on front due to cloudy covers

rear brake ferrules corroded

rear leaf springs and components heavily corroded

some corrosion in n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 20 Sep 2018 83,449 miles

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

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))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 83,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 80,020 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 75,982 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 75,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 72,956 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 72,956 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 71,606 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 71,579 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 68,791 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 65,690 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 65,689 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,966 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 51,040 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has 2x nails in tread

Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,454 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 18,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 VKP 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 63.6%.

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 VKP, 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 VKP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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