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AJ05 ZRN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,819 mi
Last recorded89,819 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 89,819 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [all] (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

all suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2025 89,809 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [all] (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

all suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 88,965 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and n/s/r inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and o/s/r in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 87,191 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 86,322 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 84,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 83,424 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 83,414 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 83,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 79,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 75,623 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 69,729 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 66,302 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.B.1a)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 62,120 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 7 Oct 2013 55,485 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 45,481 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 45,471 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 40,946 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 40,946 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 32,839 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 28,478 miles

front wipers smear

Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,632 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 ZRN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZRN, 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 ZRN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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