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AK05 PNJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

253,850 mi
Last recorded253,850 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 PNJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 253,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 246,448 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 246,445 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s upto flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x1 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 234,920 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 234,906 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust gas leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 209,687 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 209,685 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 184,570 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 184,569 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear up side of fuek tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 170,178 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 170,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 155,325 miles

Both front driveshafts have play in C/V joints to safe limit

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Stone chip in lower screen but not in drivers view

Pass 31 Mar 2014 146,036 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 146,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 133,363 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 133,363 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 119,102 miles

front wipers poor ./ screenwash poor but both clearing screen./ n/s/f tyre inner edge1.6mm

Pass 21 Mar 2011 97,022 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 82,081 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 68,048 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PNJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PNJ, 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 PNJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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