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AK55 TVL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

210,765 mi
Last recorded210,765 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2023 210,765 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 200,304 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 190,461 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 190,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 179,004 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 165,095 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 154,259 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 154,259 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 146,843 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 146,843 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump inop (8.2.3)

CHARGING WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

Pass 8 Jan 2016 132,306 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 122,318 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 122,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 108,153 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)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front washer jets weak

Fail 27 Jan 2014 108,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front washer jets weak

Fail 1 Feb 2013 94,417 miles

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

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

lower engine stabilizer bush perished

tested in wet conditions

Pass 1 Feb 2013 94,417 miles

lower engine stabilizer bush perished

tested in wet conditions

Pass 25 Jan 2012 81,477 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 81,475 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 67,847 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,364 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 39,240 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 39,240 miles

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

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 TVL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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