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AJ05 UEW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,886 mi
Last recorded173,886 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 173,886 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Steering rack oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 170,090 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 163,761 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 156,061 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 147,978 miles

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

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

inter cooler pipe split

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 147,978 miles

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

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

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

inter cooler pipe split

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 134,142 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 121,112 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 111,591 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 100,062 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 86,519 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak around sump area

reverse lights inop

Fail 12 Aug 2011 86,519 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak around sump area

reverse lights inop

Fail 6 Jul 2011 86,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

FRONT WIPERS SLIGHTLEY SMEARY

N/S WASHER JET WEEK

O/S/F LOWER ARM BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

OIL LEAK FROM SUMP AREA

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 74,373 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 74,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 63,752 miles

brake pedal anti slip material slightly worn

nearside front inner cv boot split

oil leak from sump pan seal

Fail 23 Jul 2009 63,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake pedal anti slip material slightly worn

nearside front inner cv boot split

oil leak from sump pan seal

Pass 1 Aug 2008 49,012 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 47,190 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front pads appear low

Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,190 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front pads appear 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 UEW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UEW, 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 UEW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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