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AD54 URH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

209,297 mi
Last recorded209,297 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 209,297 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front and rear number plates deteriorated.

Nearside front brake pipe corroding.

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter heavily perished.

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Various slight oil leaks.

Pass 21 Jan 2025 201,102 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust silencer corroded and blowing slightly.

Front section of front to rear brake pipes corroding in support clips. Advise further inspection.

Gearbox steady bar front bush worn.

High level stop lamp not working.

Nearside front anti-roll bar vertical link lower ball joint gaiter heavily perished.

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter heavily perished and weak.

Various slight oil leaks.

Pass 9 Jan 2024 192,019 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust silencer corroded and blowing slightly.

Front sections of front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link lower ball joint.

Various slight oil leaks.

Pass 10 Feb 2023 185,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Covers impede parts of inspection

Edge of brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Steering column to steering rack slight wear or play

Front exhaust bracket broken

Front poor beam pattern on both headlights

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

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

Offside Front play in anti-roll bar vertical link lower joint.

Offside rear and nearside rear inner sills corroding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear various suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2023 184,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Covers impede parts of inspection

Edge of brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Steering column to steering rack slight wear or play

Front exhaust bracket broken

Front poor beam pattern on both headlights

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

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

Offside Front play in anti-roll bar vertical link lower joint.

Offside rear and nearside rear inner sills corroding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear various suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 175,984 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Edge of brake pedal rubber worn.

Front sections of front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Moderate play in offside front anti-roll bar vertical link lower joint.

Nearside outer sill panel corroding near lower edge of B post.

Offside front and nearside front suspension springs corroding.

Offside rear and nearside rear inner sills corroding.

Various slight oil leaks.

Pass 13 Jan 2021 167,923 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Edge of brake pedal rubber worn.

Front of front to rear brake pipes corroding in mounting clips.

Fuel tank heat shield slightly loose.

Nearside front tyre tread depth getting low on edges.

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter slightly perished.

Offside front tyre tread depth getting low on inner edge.

Offside headlamp lens discolouring.

Offside rear and nearside rear inner sills corroding.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres slightly perished.

Rear of offside outer sill panel corroding.

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar vertical link.

Pass 20 Jan 2020 161,074 miles

Air Intake hose split.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Edge of brake pedal rubber worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres slightly perished.

Rear of offside outer sill panel corroding.

Slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar vertical link.

Pass 10 Jan 2019 151,425 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Deep cut in outer edge of nearside front tyre and worn low on edges.

Edge of brake pedal rubber worn.

Front to rear brake pipes corroding. Unable to fully assess as covered with underseal/paint.

Lower rear gearbox steady bar rear bush worn.

Nearside of windscreen damaged.

Offside headlamp lens discolouring.

Offside rear outer sill and offside and nearside inner sills corroding.

Spare tyre cut to cords.

Pass 12 Jan 2018 143,947 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Edge of brake pedal rubber worn.

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter perishing.

Nearside of windscreen damaged.

Offside front suspension spring corroding.

Rear of nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Rear of nearside outer sill panel corroding and weak.

Rear of offside front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 134,984 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front sidelamps dim.

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter heavily perished.

Nearside of windscreen chipped.

Offside inner driveshaft gaiter perishing.

Rear of nearside outer sill panel corroding and getting weak.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 120,962 miles

Nearside of windscreen chipped.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 100,096 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre getting low on iner edge.

Nearside of windscreen damaged.

Offside front tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 81,333 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front tyres worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edges.

Offside rear trye tread getting low on inner edge.

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar vertical link.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 66,359 miles

Centre stop light not working

Engine oil weeping

N/S/R tyre worn low on both edges

O/S/R indicator/reverse light lens is cracked

O/S/R tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear exhaust shell slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2013 66,359 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Centre stop light not working

Engine oil weeping

N/S/R tyre worn low on both edges

O/S/R indicator/reverse light lens is cracked

O/S/R tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear exhaust shell slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 117,775 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 94,361 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 68,914 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 53,357 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 36,745 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 URH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White 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 URH, 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 URH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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