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AJ05 CAU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,775 mi
Last recorded189,775 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 189,775 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 189,775 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 178,639 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 178,639 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 173,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear 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)

rear loading door handle missing

Pass 4 Jun 2013 162,465 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 133,627 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 113,985 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r parking brake reading low

Pass 11 Mar 2010 90,855 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 90,852 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 71,911 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 48,897 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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AJ05 CAU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ05 CAU, 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 CAU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is AJ05 CAU safe to buy?

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