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2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,324 mi
Last recorded146,324 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC55 MAP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 146,324 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Bumper corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2022 143,383 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (possible caliper issue) (1.2.1 (f))

rear sills holed and corroded (outwith prescribed areas)

Pass 15 Jun 2021 127,995 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 14 Jun 2021 127,994 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 25 Feb 2021 127,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 Mar 2020 126,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front oil leak at the rear of engine

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

Nearside Front Upper Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section top the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 121,650 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 118,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 118,765 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working o.s + n.s (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 114,811 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 109,277 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 105,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2015 105,504 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 104,100 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2014 104,094 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 96,983 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 96,983 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 88,905 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre box exhaust corroded

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

wipers just clearing screen

Fail 21 May 2012 88,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre box exhaust corroded

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

wipers just clearing screen

Pass 28 May 2011 78,696 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 71,429 miles

rear bumoper bar offside rear end cap missing needs replacing !

strong advise front tyres nearside and offside worn on inner edges need replacing as soon as posible ! tracking needs checking !

Pass 13 May 2009 131,844 miles

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

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 MAP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AC55 MAP, 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 MAP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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