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VU54 URC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

288,680 mi
Last recorded288,680 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 288,680 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 288,678 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2019 273,698 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 270,167 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 263,302 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 251,157 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 239,023 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 221,547 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 221,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 199,892 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 174,326 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 141,496 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 141,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 121,731 miles

Battery warning light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

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 inner drive shaft boot split

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wiper blades starting to split but still clear the screen effectively

Pass 13 Jun 2009 106,682 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 106,682 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 39,882 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

slight play o/s inner trackrod

Oil leak

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

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 URC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VU54 URC, 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 URC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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