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AK55 TUV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,698 mi
Last recorded113,698 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 TUV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 113,698 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front both (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 110,639 miles

Corrosion all over underneath

Pass 18 Jul 2017 98,893 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 98,893 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 86,087 miles

car heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Jul 2015 71,967 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 64,918 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 64,918 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 63,337 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

both steering rack gaitors starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,471 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 51,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 51,486 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2010 41,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 41,513 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 33,345 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 33,345 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 25,296 miles

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

center rear stop lamp inop / cant c if its conected by wiring so give it b.o.d. pass and advise,

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 TUV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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