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VX05 CHL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,666 mi
Last recorded46,666 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 CHL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 46,666 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 45,397 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 45,392 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 44,360 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 42,650 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 42,648 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 41,482 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

limited inspection of brake pipes due to a coating of grease

Pass 16 Jan 2019 41,283 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 40,533 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 39,820 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 39,046 miles

Spare tyre punctured

Fail 2 Feb 2016 39,046 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid switch faulty (8.2.3)

Spare tyre punctured

Pass 6 Feb 2015 37,335 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 37,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 34,107 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 32,716 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 26,307 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 20,954 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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VX05 CHL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VX05 CHL, 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 VX05 CHL registered?

VX05 CHL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is VX05 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 CHL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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