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AJ55 VEL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,623 mi
Last recorded147,623 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VEL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2023 147,623 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 146,867 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 145,741 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 143,971 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 139,089 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 132,744 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 126,675 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 120,527 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 112,322 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 106,191 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 100,387 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 93,832 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 93,832 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 67,126 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,498 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 35,363 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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AJ55 VEL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ55 VEL, 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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What year was AJ55 VEL registered?

AJ55 VEL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is AJ55 VEL safe to buy?

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