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AF55 WHD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,342 mi
Last recorded164,342 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 WHD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 164,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 164,313 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 159,858 miles

Heatsheild loose

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

Reverse light not working

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 154,911 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

reversing light not working

Pass 11 Oct 2019 153,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d ring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front has slight play in steering rackend

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

both outer sills are slightly soft ok at time of test

exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

exhaust rubbers are slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2019 153,492 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d ring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front has slight play in steering rackend

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

both outer sills are slightly soft ok at time of test

exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

exhaust rubbers are slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2018 142,754 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly wearing on the outer edge

Nearside sill is slightly soft ok at time of test

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

slight play in steering rackends

surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Fail 21 Sep 2018 142,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly wearing on the outer edge

Nearside sill is slightly soft ok at time of test

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

slight play in steering rackends

surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 29 Sep 2017 127,726 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2016 108,864 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 92,183 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 92,183 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working 2 bulbs (1.1.C.1d)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Oct 2014 79,225 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,355 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,526 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 47,935 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,738 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,942 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)

Slight roughness on offside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,558 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 WHD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WHD, 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 WHD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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