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AJ05 UFB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,561 mi
Last recorded187,561 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 187,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2018 187,561 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 176,003 miles

Both front tyres wearing down

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

back exhaust box has a mounting rubber missing

centre stop light not working

Fail 30 Aug 2017 176,000 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight lens excessively hazy No image (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front tyres wearing down

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front headlight lens hazy

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres under inflated

back exhaust box has a mounting rubber missing

centre stop light not working

front brake pads wearing down

Pass 5 Sep 2016 156,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 156,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 148,527 miles

underbody and suspension rusting

light lenses could could be better

o/s top screen damage

Pass 26 Jul 2014 138,400 miles

Oil leak

o/s lower mirror cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2013 126,801 miles

Middle exhaust box rubber mounting missing

o/s rear tyre wearing down

Pass 27 Jul 2012 122,524 miles

centre exhaust rubber missing

wipers poor condition

Fail 27 Jul 2012 122,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust rubber missing

wipers poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2011 118,364 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 113,930 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 111,078 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 111,078 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 109,356 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UFB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UFB, 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 UFB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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