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AK55 WFX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,733 mi
Last recorded144,733 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 144,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 142,737 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 140,247 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 137,113 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 133,620 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 133,612 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 128,708 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 117,867 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 104,426 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 104,426 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 90,423 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 90,423 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 72,800 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 72,800 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 60,618 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 60,618 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,763 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 29 Dec 2010 42,397 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 28,922 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 24,030 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,030 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 WFX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WFX, 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 WFX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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