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AK05 XZY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

182,661 mi
Last recorded182,661 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XZY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 182,661 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear heatshield insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 182,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear heatshield insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 160,419 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 99,719 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 126,585 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 114,029 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 28 May 2016 114,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 110,483 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 110,483 miles

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 105,326 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 105,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 95,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 83,465 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 83,465 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 74,919 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 67,621 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 65,562 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 59,895 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 59,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XZY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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