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AD54 WHL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

243,762 mi
Last recorded243,762 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 WHL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 243,762 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 242,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going middle along floor and both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 242,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear 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 going middle along floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 236,331 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower radiator support panel excessively corroded & broken

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre inner treads slightly lumping

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

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

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

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

under body fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 May 2021 236,331 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Fuel pipe leaking number 2 injector leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower radiator support panel excessively corroded & broken

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre inner treads slightly lumping

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

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

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

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

under body fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 229,811 miles

windscreen wipers worn, offside number plate light not working & sills slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2019 214,790 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 195,321 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear various places (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 185,093 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 178,189 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 170,948 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 170,948 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 163,469 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 156,813 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 135,989 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 135,989 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 116,468 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 116,462 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 9 Sep 2009 94,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 94,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 68,918 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 68,918 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 WHL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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