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AK55 HGE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

216,335 mi
Last recorded216,335 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HGE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 216,335 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 206,405 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 195,384 miles

radiator support excessive corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2015 195,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

radiator support excessive corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2014 185,962 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 185,940 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 171,910 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 154,141 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 154,138 miles

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 129,990 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 129,990 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 103,879 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 103,879 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 76,479 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 76,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 44,069 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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AK55 HGE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AK55 HGE, 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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AK55 HGE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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