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VN55 LXL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,262 mi
Last recorded139,262 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 LXL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 139,262 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 139,262 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 131,017 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 131,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 122,005 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 121,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed All around from inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed All around from inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2019 116,717 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 116,717 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 112,326 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 109,869 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (need changing URGENT) (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 109,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut tyre soft due to run without air (4.1.D.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (need changing URGENT) (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 105,059 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 100,675 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 94,439 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 88,472 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 81,035 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 81,035 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 76,552 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 72,603 miles

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

n/s mirror repaired with tape

Pass 18 Nov 2009 67,431 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 63,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 52,526 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 52,526 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LXL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LXL, 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 LXL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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