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AK55 TGX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,746 mi
Last recorded148,746 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 May 2018 148,746 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 24 May 2017 134,232 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 132,933 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in handbrake

Pass 14 Mar 2016 124,555 miles

dampness around steering rack

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 124,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

dampness around steering rack

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 110,775 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 110,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2014 96,242 miles

spare wheel missing

Fail 5 Feb 2014 96,242 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 13 Mar 2013 83,614 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 71,937 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 71,937 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 65,803 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 61,405 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 52,988 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 TGX 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 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AK55 TGX, 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 TGX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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