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VU54 OZN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,083 mi
Last recorded68,083 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 OZN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 68,083 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sill holed and damage in non prescribed area

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear underbody heavily corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2023 68,000 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre rim heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2022 65,839 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage pipes joining rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear leaf springs on limit of corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2022 65,824 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage pipes joining rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear leaf springs on limit of corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2021 63,944 miles

all front suspension heavily corroded

all rear suspension heavily corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2021 63,941 miles

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

all front suspension heavily corroded

all rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2020 61,979 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 61,976 miles

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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 60,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower blind spot mirror missing

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

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

both and n/s/r tyres perishing

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 17 May 2018 58,571 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front blind spot mirror missing

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer side wall but no cords exposed

Offside Rear reverse light not working

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 11 May 2017 55,600 miles

Nearside Front Outer side wall of tyre has cut in side wall but no cords exposed

Nearside Front blind spot mirror missing

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Fail 11 May 2017 55,600 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Outer side wall of tyre has cut in side wall but no cords exposed

Nearside Front blind spot mirror missing

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 12 May 2016 52,824 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 12 May 2016 52,821 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

front lower x member below radiator corroded away

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 May 2015 49,615 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 May 2014 45,939 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES UNDERNEATH

Fail 13 May 2014 45,939 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES UNDERNEATH

Fail 9 May 2013 41,628 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 41,628 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 37,259 miles

Getting rusty underneath in places.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2012 37,256 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Getting rusty underneath in places.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2011 33,495 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 33,495 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 29,035 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2010 29,035 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 12,490 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 12,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 9,663 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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VU54 OZN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VU54 OZN, 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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VU54 OZN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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