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AK55 XLN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,476 mi
Last recorded135,476 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 135,476 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 122,318 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorating

Both rear drum brakes slightly warped

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 111,110 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Front anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter perished

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front anti-roll bar link rod gaiters deteriorated

Play in offside front anti-roll bar link rod

Rear brake drums warped

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 99,370 miles

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Various oil weeps

Windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2019 87,355 miles

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

Front antiroll bar centre bushes slightly worn

Offside front inner CV gaiter deteriorating

Oil weep from engine

Slight play in nearside rear antiroll bar link rod

Windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2018 78,653 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 78,649 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 69,079 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noise and has slight play

offside rear tyre slightly perished

slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joints

Fail 16 Nov 2016 69,073 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noise and has slight play

offside rear tyre slightly perished

slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joints

Pass 4 Nov 2015 59,782 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

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

both rear wheels have a slight bind when turned by hand

nearside front inner cv gaiter deteriorating

nearside rear tyre valve slightly damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2014 49,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in offside front track control arm

Pass 2 Nov 2013 68,468 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 68,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 30,444 miles

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

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

intercooler hoses leaking

Pass 30 Nov 2010 23,596 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 23,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 16,717 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 9,796 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 XLN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XLN, 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 XLN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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