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VN55 AFZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

225,465 mi
Last recorded225,465 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 AFZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 225,465 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 225,445 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 218,110 miles

rear exhaust joint blow buy joint

Fail 4 Nov 2019 217,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust joint blow buy joint

Pass 26 Oct 2018 209,462 miles

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

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

middle exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2018 209,462 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 199,424 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 199,416 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 188,551 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 178,583 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 178,574 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 170,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 170,760 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 161,128 miles

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

both front discs worn

Pass 4 Oct 2012 145,630 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 127,372 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 114,393 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 114,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 105,023 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 93,222 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

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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VN55 AFZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VN55 AFZ, 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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VN55 AFZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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