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AD05 VXX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

232,994 mi
Last recorded232,994 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 232,994 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 227,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

SERVICE BRAKE JUST PASSABLE AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 2 Feb 2016 227,858 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage BOTH REAR BUMPER CAPS MISSING (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

SERVICE BRAKE JUST PASSABLE AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 11 Feb 2015 221,450 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 221,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 202,508 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 78,014 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 77,806 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 158,851 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 158,851 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 139,352 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 139,352 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 119,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 119,966 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 104,574 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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AD05 VXX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AD05 VXX, 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 AD05 VXX registered?

AD05 VXX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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