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AO55 CTE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,261 mi
Last recorded150,261 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 CTE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 150,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 150,229 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 135,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 134,500 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 132,674 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

o/s outer sill getting weak

Fail 4 Jul 2017 132,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

o/s outer sill getting weak

o/s front tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 128,914 miles

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

surface corrosion on all rear metal brake pipes

Pass 21 Jul 2015 126,023 miles

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

n/s front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 26 Jul 2014 120,975 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 106,077 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

surface corrosion both front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Jul 2012 93,817 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 81,142 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Fail 4 Aug 2011 81,142 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nsf inner cv boot split

rear silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Fail 4 Aug 2010 70,278 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 70,278 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 56,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 56,604 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 43,005 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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AO55 CTE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO55 CTE, 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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AO55 CTE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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