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AK55 VXY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,641 mi
Last recorded114,641 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 114,641 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 114,641 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 109,029 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 108,008 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 106,185 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 105,058 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 103,466 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bp ox box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 103,466 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bp ox box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 101,941 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 101,941 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 100,329 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 98,692 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 98,692 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 97,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 97,243 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 95,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 95,541 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 94,101 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 92,626 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 91,203 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 85,165 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 85,165 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 52,630 miles

Rear bumper insecure

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 VXY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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