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AD54 URP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,522 mi
Last recorded92,522 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2024 92,522 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides sills/underbody + inner virticals (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth + worn through on edge! (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various + cannot fully see all! (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 89,822 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various + cannot fully see all! (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 86,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one pipe above/near fuel tank area - cannot fully see + through to nearside rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Oct 2022 86,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one pipe above/near fuel tank area - cannot fully see + through to nearside rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 82,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 main - near/above fuel tank area + cannot fully see! (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 79,141 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 main - near/above fuel tank+cannot fully see! (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 78,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 main - near/above fuel tank+cannot fully see! (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Oct 2019 76,182 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2019 74,390 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2019 74,390 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure one front and rear box rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 67,089 miles

Central high level stop light not working

Pass 11 May 2017 61,842 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

uneven wear on o/s/r tyre

Fail 10 May 2017 61,842 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

uneven wear on o/s/r tyre

Pass 11 May 2016 57,367 miles

small deisel leak under bonnet

Pass 27 Apr 2015 52,978 miles

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)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 52,945 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 48,660 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2014 48,660 miles

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

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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust center slight leak on a re welded seem which has rusted through again attension needed

Pass 26 Apr 2013 44,071 miles

Exhaust corroding

High level brake light not working

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 37,171 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,611 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,462 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 22,467 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,662 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 URP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 URP, 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 URP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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