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AK55 VTZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,301 mi
Last recorded157,301 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 157,301 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside of body slightly corrored

Pass 30 Apr 2025 156,302 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 151,342 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 146,075 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 138,847 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 130,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 129,506 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust split (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexie pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Droplink worm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Droplink worm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mainline starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Small crack at bottom of windscreen requires attention soon

Pass 5 Dec 2019 123,651 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 116,494 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 108,797 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 102,979 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 96,143 miles

Centre Rear Lower floors have slight rust

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 87,455 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 87,455 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,927 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 64,150 miles

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

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

rear brakes noisy

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,554 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 40,267 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,173 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 23,360 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 23,360 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 VTZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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