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AD54 UPL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

192,003 mi
Last recorded192,003 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 UPL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 192,003 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack ns gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 92,297 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 90,428 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 87,561 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 84,207 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 81,435 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 78,585 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 75,189 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 72,563 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,544 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 67,018 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 63,443 miles

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

corosion on exhaust

Pass 3 Sep 2012 61,063 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 61,063 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 61,063 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

near side inner cv boot split

Pass 7 Jan 2011 49,491 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,038 miles

o/side front drive shaft bearing noisey

Fail 18 Jan 2010 37,038 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/side front drive shaft bearing noisey

Pass 27 Jan 2009 28,524 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 17,537 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 UPL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AD54 UPL, 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 AD54 UPL registered?

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

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