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AM51 PAV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,453 mi
Last recorded58,453 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 PAV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 58,453 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill area corroded

under side corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2024 56,696 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Some corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 16 Aug 2024 56,696 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Some corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 17 Aug 2023 53,891 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Chip in windscreen

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 51,107 miles

sill areas corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2021 46,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 44,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 42,871 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 42,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 40,336 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 35,866 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 33,767 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 7 Aug 2015 31,181 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 27,459 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 22,374 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 21,317 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 17,992 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 12,769 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 6,191 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 6,191 miles

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

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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AM51 PAV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AM51 PAV, 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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AM51 PAV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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