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AJ55 HDG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,620 mi
Last recorded146,620 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 HDG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 146,620 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded

windscreen slight lower damage

Pass 11 Nov 2015 133,914 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 133,914 miles

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

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded mains (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 122,363 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 109,561 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 109,352 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 96,290 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 81,608 miles

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

n/s/r quarter bumper missing

Pass 17 Nov 2011 81,608 miles

n/s/r quarter bumper missing

Pass 19 Nov 2010 65,329 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 65,329 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 49,846 miles

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

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 HDG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AJ55 HDG, 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 HDG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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