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AK05 VBB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,695 mi
Last recorded99,695 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 99,695 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 99,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 89,933 miles

Both front fog lamp lens damaged

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 89,933 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Both front fog lamp lens damaged

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 83,256 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on limit (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 77,106 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,151 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 51,400 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 51,400 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 40,354 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,192 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 35,192 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 28,942 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 22,122 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,506 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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 VBB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

Is AK05 VBB safe to buy?

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