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AO05 XZW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,383 mi
Last recorded149,383 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XZW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 149,383 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 May 2020 149,383 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Bumper end cap (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Brocken (4.2.1 (b))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 138,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 136,657 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 130,684 miles

windscreen cracked along bottom edge but not obscuring drivers vision

Fail 6 Jun 2014 124,470 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 124,470 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 118,747 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 10,997 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 10,997 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 95,254 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 57,330 miles

o/s/r wheelarch trim missing

Pass 11 May 2009 36,344 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 28,065 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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AO05 XZW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO05 XZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO05 XZW registered?

AO05 XZW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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