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AF55 JWM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

204,172 mi
Last recorded204,172 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 JWM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2023 204,172 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and outer sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and outer sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm. (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 198,239 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 198,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 188,972 miles

hole corroded through o/s/r outer sill but not load bearing on this model.

minor exhaust leak at repair

Pass 29 Oct 2020 184,486 miles

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

corrosion starting o/s sill but not yet to excess

Fail 26 Oct 2020 184,479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in several places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion starting o/s sill but not yet to excess

Pass 16 Apr 2019 172,144 miles

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

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

corrosion starting o/s sill but not yet to excess

Pass 13 Apr 2018 162,685 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 162,683 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating 120Kg (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 153,924 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pedal anti-slip wearing but ok at time of test

Fail 10 Apr 2017 153,924 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pedal anti-slip wearing but ok at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2016 146,428 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 138,399 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 128,382 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 127,583 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 124,528 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 115,268 miles

front exhaust section poor

near side c.v. boot starting to seep[ grease

Pass 22 Feb 2010 107,742 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 98,336 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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AF55 JWM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AF55 JWM, 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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AF55 JWM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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