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A8 AJG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

113,334 mi
Last recorded113,334 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 AJG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 113,334 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 113,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 111,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2024 108,631 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight oil leaks.

Pass 12 Jan 2023 105,325 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

N/S and O/S headlamps beam pattern not that crisp

Fail 12 Jan 2023 105,325 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))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

N/S and O/S headlamps beam pattern not that crisp

Pass 1 Feb 2022 101,919 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 101,914 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 98,607 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 95,749 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 95,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 91,910 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER IS WORN

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Jan 2019 91,910 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER IS WORN

Offside Rear ABS WIRE SUPPORT IS INSECURE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,309 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber is worn

exhaust is corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2018 87,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber is worn

exhaust is corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 82,758 miles

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

exhaust corroded

offside sill damaged

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2016 77,393 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

Fail 5 Feb 2016 77,393 miles

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

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

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

Pass 29 Jan 2015 73,694 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 69,859 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 69,859 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 62,173 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 56,225 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 55,440 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 55,440 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 48,777 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2009 41,380 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 41,380 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

front bumper is scuffed

front tyre wear is uneven

Fail 6 Nov 2008 31,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 31,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A8 AJG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 A8 AJG, 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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A8 AJG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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