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AC55 GAV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,452 mi
Last recorded203,452 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC55 GAV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 203,452 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Central exhaust rubber split

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front springs corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2018 203,138 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Central exhaust rubber split

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front springs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 194,765 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 194,765 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 194,765 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 185,000 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 171,011 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 171,011 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 161,438 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Aug 2012 141,553 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 134,319 miles

advise chips in windscreen

advise osr tyre on 3mm of tread

Fail 27 Jun 2011 134,319 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise chips in windscreen

advise osr tyre on 3mm of tread

Pass 4 Aug 2010 107,075 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 78,931 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 59,326 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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AC55 GAV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AC55 GAV, 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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AC55 GAV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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