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AD54 ULH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

191,996 mi
Last recorded191,996 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 ULH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 191,996 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 191,986 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2024 191,985 miles

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Nov 2023 191,984 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear metal bumper badly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 189,381 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 189,378 miles

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

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front sidelights coming on when brake is applied (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all not working when sidelights are on (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 186,447 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Nov 2021 186,447 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195-65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 183,232 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2019 180,528 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 180,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 177,651 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 177,645 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 174,589 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion to o/s/r inner under sill panel

high level stop light not working

welding repairs to rear of o/s outer sill undersealed

Fail 18 Oct 2017 174,545 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion to o/s/r inner under sill panel

high level stop light not working

Pass 23 Nov 2016 169,180 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside driveshaft inner oil seal leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2015 162,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 155,470 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 149,965 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 149,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 135,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 120,763 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 120,759 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 106,323 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 92,418 miles

osf tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2010 92,418 miles

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

osf tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2009 77,234 miles

2 x rubber mounts missing on exhaust but exhaust supported

Fail 5 Jun 2009 77,234 miles

2 x rubber mounts missing on exhaust but exhaust supported

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 57,353 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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AD54 ULH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 AD54 ULH, 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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AD54 ULH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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