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AJ05 BZW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

192,961 mi
Last recorded192,961 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BZW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 192,961 miles

exhaust very corroded

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2014 175,604 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 156,081 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 156,081 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 139,441 miles

rear number plate badly water damaged(borderline pass)

wiper arms worn

Fail 30 Apr 2012 139,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

coolant level low

front brake pads apear low and discs very very corroded

high level rear lamp inop

oil level below min when presented

rear number plate badly water damaged(borderline pass)

windscreen wipers very poor

wiper arms worn

Pass 21 Apr 2011 119,330 miles

both front brake discs very corroded

near side front inner cv boot split

Fail 21 Apr 2011 119,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

both front brake discs very corroded

near side front inner cv boot split

Fail 22 Apr 2010 100,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

drivers door check strap loose

no oil on dipstick when presented

Pass 22 Apr 2010 100,281 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)

drivers door check strap loose

no oil on dipstick when presented

Pass 23 Apr 2009 82,210 miles

Sight play in o/s front anti-roll bar drop link.

Fail 23 Apr 2009 82,210 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine oil level ewas on minimum on vehicle presentation.

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

Offside wiper blade has damaged the windscreen due to its condition.

Sight play in o/s front anti-roll bar drop link.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 59,139 miles

both front tyres worn low(1.6mm)on inner edges

free play in hand brake

wind screen chipped

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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AJ05 BZW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ05 BZW, 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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AJ05 BZW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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