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AJ05 UEK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

157,190 mi
Last recorded157,190 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 UEK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 157,190 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side ***** (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General Corrosion

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ***** (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 151,736 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front close to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion

High level brake light not working.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight low. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres slightly low (on edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 145,852 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 May 2023 145,849 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Centre stop light not working.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 139,467 miles

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

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

steering rack damp

Fail 22 Apr 2022 139,467 miles

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

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

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

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Apr 2021 135,432 miles

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

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

steering rack damp

Fail 18 Jan 2021 135,204 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

steering rack damp

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 131,200 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 131,200 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 125,417 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 113,064 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 106,444 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 104,932 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 102,860 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 101,241 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 98,730 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 94,903 miles

Spare tyre defective

surface cracks in o/s rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2010 91,294 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 77,867 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 57,176 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 UEK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UEK, 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 UEK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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