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VU05 XZM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

152,962 mi
Last recorded152,962 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 XZM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 152,962 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 152,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 148,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 141,165 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Wrack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 135,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 129,483 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 122,619 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 117,370 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 110,453 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 103,108 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 97,212 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 92,020 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 85,190 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 77,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Nov 2008 77,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Mar 2008 65,891 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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VU05 XZM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VU05 XZM, 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 VU05 XZM registered?

VU05 XZM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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