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VX05 JDO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

137,254 mi
Last recorded137,254 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 137,254 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 135,745 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 133,027 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 129,865 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 124,625 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 118,227 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 112,303 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 107,190 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 101,724 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 95,838 miles

Front number plate damaged

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 13 May 2014 85,036 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust heatsheild damaged

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

Offside front antiroll bar ball joint gaitor damaged

Pass 13 May 2014 85,036 miles

Exhaust heatsheild damaged

Offside front antiroll bar ball joint gaitor damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2013 74,335 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 74,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 May 2012 65,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 May 2012 65,243 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,204 miles

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 28 Apr 2011 57,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 17 Apr 2010 46,815 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 46,815 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 35,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 35,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 26,181 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 26,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 JDO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 JDO, 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 JDO registered?

VX05 JDO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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