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AK05 CXG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,004 mi
Last recorded112,004 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 CXG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 112,004 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Apr 2025 112,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2024 112,001 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 98,061 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 98,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2022 85,006 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 78,993 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 78,993 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 69,384 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 57,315 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 52,461 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 52,461 miles

Front Braking system leaking Front to rear brake pipe connector (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,920 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 48,920 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 45,209 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 40,472 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 34,014 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 34,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 20,332 miles

middle exhaust section poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2012 11,132 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 4,952 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 4,952 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 4,615 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 3,472 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 2,633 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 2,633 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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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AK05 CXG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK05 CXG, 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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AK05 CXG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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