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AJ05 CJF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 CJF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2019

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 205,831 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 205,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 196,632 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 17 Dec 2016 196,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak engine sump ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 177,139 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Centre Front windscreen has slight markings caused by wipers

Heat shields fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake appears to sticking slightly

Nearside Rear bumper end pad missing

Nearside Rear outer handbrake cable split

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Rear Outer handbrake cable split

Offside Rear Upper passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded

oil sump appears corroded and leaking

Fail 20 Jan 2016 176,826 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Centre Front windscreen has slight markings caused by wipers

Heat shields fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake appears to sticking slightly

Nearside Rear bumper end pad missing

Nearside Rear outer handbrake cable split

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Rear Outer handbrake cable split

Offside Rear Upper passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded

oil sump appears corroded and leaking

Pass 17 Jan 2015 158,151 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 158,151 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 137,038 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil level low

unable to check wheel fixings due to trims fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2014 137,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil level low

unable to check wheel fixings due to trims fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2013 115,304 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 110,374 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 110,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 103,224 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 93,691 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 80,808 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 80,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion on exhaust system

n/s mirror lower section glass is cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,488 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 56,488 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake disc pads are worn .handbrake needs adjusting

n/s door mirror lower section glass is cracked

n/s front tyre is worn to 2mm . nail in o/s rear

oil level is low

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 CJF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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