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AJ55 BVN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

317,360 mi
Last recorded317,360 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 BVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 317,360 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both sides sill corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 316,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r corner bumper trim missing

wind screen cracked at bottom, not direct line of vision

Fail 25 Sep 2017 316,957 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r corner bumper trim missing

wind screen cracked at bottom, not direct line of vision

Pass 16 Sep 2016 308,177 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

wipers smear screen slightly

Fail 7 Sep 2016 308,169 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper lower section (6.1.B.1b)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2015 291,429 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2015 291,429 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2014 277,778 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 265,541 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 265,541 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 250,643 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 250,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 204,713 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 204,713 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 151,099 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 151,099 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 113,353 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 113,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 81,274 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 81,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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AJ55 BVN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AJ55 BVN, 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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AJ55 BVN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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