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AK05 YXE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

217,300 mi
Last recorded217,300 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 217,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 212,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 207,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 202,803 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 202,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a))

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 195,784 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 189,309 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 189,309 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2017 184,212 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 179,715 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 173,885 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 163,780 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 151,732 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 137,554 miles

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

rad support corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 124,494 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 110,648 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 55,673 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 97,662 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 82,321 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 YXE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YXE, 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 YXE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 May 2005.

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