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AD54 USM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,061 mi
Last recorded128,061 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 128,061 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex and silancier (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre heat shield loose

inner and outer sills showing corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2025 115,689 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both sides inner and outer sills showing corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2023 101,489 miles

front coil springs and rear leaf springs corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

oil leak

rear bumper corroded

rear shockers corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 100,286 miles

oil leak

sills corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2022 100,281 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s inner and outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

sills corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 98,637 miles

exhaust flexi

front brake pads

inner and outer sills corroded

rear brakes slight noise but working fine

Pass 13 Oct 2020 95,714 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 95,713 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Undertray likely to become detached heat shields (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 92,236 miles

1 of 2 central exhaust rubbers missing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside small wide angle mirror cracked

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

both rear inner sills slight corrosion

exhaust heat shield loose around fuel tank

slight power steering leak on steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2018 89,208 miles

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

Front both lower balljoints dust covers pin holes

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

all indicators showing slightly white

exhaust heat shields on tank loose

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 16 Oct 2018 89,208 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills at rear holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front both lower balljoints dust covers pin holes

Nearside Front fog light unit insecure in bumper

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

all indicators showing slightly white

exhaust heat shields on tank loose

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Oct 2017 86,137 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both small pin holes (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both corroded (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 86,137 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both small pin holes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both corroded (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 81,113 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,803 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 75,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,245 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 69,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,426 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 58,573 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 58,573 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 54,773 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 51,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,370 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 31,162 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 USM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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