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AK05 WDO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

218,565 mi
Last recorded218,565 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 218,565 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 218,545 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 207,010 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front driveshaft support bearing slight noise

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 203,135 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 188,683 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 174,881 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 174,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rubber deteriorated and weak

offside rear tyre deteriorated (surface cracking around sidewall)

Pass 19 May 2014 155,371 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 132,090 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 112,456 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 91,176 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 85,833 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 82,465 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2008 79,430 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 79,430 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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 WDO 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 80%.

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 WDO, 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 WDO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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