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VN55 UFZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,452 mi
Last recorded125,452 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 125,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 121,136 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 116,776 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 113,931 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 113,931 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 113,931 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 113,931 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 106,078 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper end cap missing. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 106,077 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper end cap missing. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 98,553 miles

outer sills corroded but not perforated

Fail 15 May 2018 98,551 miles

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

outer sills corroded but not perforated

Pass 18 May 2017 91,899 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2016 84,865 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 78,181 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)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 72,073 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 72,073 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 May 2013 66,747 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 61,596 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 61,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 May 2011 56,119 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 50,197 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 45,384 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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VN55 UFZ 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 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 VN55 UFZ, 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 UFZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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