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AK05 UTR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,556 mi
Last recorded191,556 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 191,556 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill panel rusted

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 191,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill panel rusted

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 178,944 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 160,808 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 160,801 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 140,637 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2022 140,637 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 121,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 96,107 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 95,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 93,820 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 93,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 31 Jan 2017 91,177 miles

Central brake light not working

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 91,177 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Central brake light not working

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2016

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 85,645 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Slight knock from steering/suspension

Fail 5 Feb 2015 85,645 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Slight knock from steering/suspension

Fail 9 Jan 2014 82,625 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 82,625 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 79,591 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 79,591 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 76,447 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 73,445 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 59,629 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front bumper corner badly dented in but no sharpe edges at time of test

n/s front fog light unit missing strongly suggest replace

n/s front lower screen at side of tax disc very small stone chip legal at test

n/s front plastic inner wheel arch trim split but secure at test

Pass 21 Mar 2009 54,449 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,839 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 UTR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 UTR, 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 UTR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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