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AK55 VBJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,894 mi
Last recorded168,894 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2015 168,894 miles

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

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

Pass 28 Jul 2014 150,265 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 133,582 miles

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

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

Pass 27 Jul 2012 121,276 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre front pads wearing low

Pass 28 Jul 2011 84,556 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 92,652 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 83,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,863 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 VBJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VBJ, 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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What year was AK55 VBJ registered?

AK55 VBJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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