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VN55 YTC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,589 mi
Last recorded151,589 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 151,589 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 140,168 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heat-shield loose

Fail 12 Oct 2018 140,168 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heat-shield loose

Pass 16 Oct 2017 131,622 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 131,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 121,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 121,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 106,570 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 25 Sep 2015 106,570 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil Leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 90,905 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 90,905 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 80,079 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2013 80,079 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 72,498 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 72,494 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 56,820 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,542 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 15,103 miles

sidewall damaged and tread cracking on n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2008 11,957 miles

nearside rear tyre tread is stepped and tyre is slightly perished/craked

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 YTC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YTC, 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 YTC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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