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AK55 UYW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,942 mi
Last recorded132,942 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 UYW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 132,942 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 132,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 132,861 miles

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 124,974 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Clutch pedal anti slip worn

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 199,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 199,182 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 183,054 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 183,050 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 107,098 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INSIDE EDGE++ 2-3 MM

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 107,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INSIDE EDGE++ 2-3 MM

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 98,899 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ofside + nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2018 98,643 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill req welding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill req welding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear ofside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded ofside + nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2017 90,608 miles

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

POWER STEERING PUMP

POWER STEERING PUMP NOISEY

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 82,778 miles

battery light on

Fail 28 Sep 2016 82,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery light on

Pass 15 Sep 2014 80,066 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 72,279 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 13 Sep 2012 62,409 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,011 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,729 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,640 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,738 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 UYW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This 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 UYW, 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 UYW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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