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AD05 LUP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,968 mi
Last recorded157,968 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 LUP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2020 157,968 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in wax oil/grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 148,502 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 148,502 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 1,399 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has some cracking on wall.

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

Oil leak heavy oil leak 's'. ()

eng oil level on minimum.

Fail 5 Jan 2018 139,909 miles

Battery insecure not secured down. (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing bottom ball joint castlellated nut securing pin missing. (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb coating excessively deteriorated. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating both, (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both rear brakes have very! excessive fluctuation. (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak heavy oil leak 's'. ()

eng oil level on minimum.

Pass 3 Jan 2017 128,711 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 112,948 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 103,741 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,128 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 86,119 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 66,326 miles

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

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

O/s wiper split

Pass 20 Apr 2012 66,326 miles

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

O/s wiper split

Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,938 miles

both rear tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,343 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 33,111 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,500 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 30,339 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 30,339 miles

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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AD05 LUP 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 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 AD05 LUP, 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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AD05 LUP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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