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VU55 VPP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

231,342 mi
Last recorded231,342 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 VPP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2023 231,342 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2022

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill and under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 221,951 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill and under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 208,674 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 194,967 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 179,154 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 179,148 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 58,579 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 140,041 miles

Both rea outer sills holed 40+ cm from seatbelt mount

Pass 5 Nov 2015 125,605 miles

Advanced surface corrosion both outer sills

Pass 24 Oct 2014

Front door side window tints may be illegal

tempoary bracket on rear exhaust

Fail 22 Oct 2014 42,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front door side window tints may be illegal

tempoary bracket on rear exhaust

Pass 24 Oct 2013 17,556 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 48,788 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 74,981 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 67,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 60,856 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 53,025 miles

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

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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VU55 VPP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VU55 VPP, 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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VU55 VPP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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