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VN55 VCJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,923 mi
Last recorded109,923 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 109,923 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 102,241 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 88,896 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 88,896 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 84,126 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 81,338 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 77,520 miles

steering rack in damp condition

Pass 14 Sep 2012 74,240 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 74,240 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 69,055 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Sep 2011 69,055 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,180 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 62,179 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 59,452 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 59,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 VCJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VN55 VCJ, 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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What year was VN55 VCJ registered?

VN55 VCJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is VN55 VCJ safe to buy?

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