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AK05 PGV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,580 mi
Last recorded222,580 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 222,580 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 26 May 2017 222,561 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken / tip corroding (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 222,561 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken / tip corroding (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 216,978 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2014 216,387 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Oct 2014 216,386 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre aged and cracked

offside rear tyre flat

Pass 29 Oct 2013 211,364 miles

nearside rear tyre aged and cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2012 201,987 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

brake pedal antislip device worn

n/s wiper blade slight split

Pass 29 Oct 2012 201,987 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

brake pedal antislip device worn

n/s wiper blade slight split

Fail 1 Nov 2011 187,563 miles

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

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

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

front tyres 3mm remaining

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 1 Nov 2011 187,563 miles

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

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

front tyres 3mm remaining

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 25 Oct 2010 161,977 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pedal rubber worn

rear tyres deterioated

Fail 25 Oct 2010 161,977 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pedal rubber worn

rear tyres deterioated

Pass 20 Oct 2009 131,693 miles

power steering fluid near min

Pass 30 Oct 2008 108,398 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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AK05 PGV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AK05 PGV, 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 PGV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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