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AO55 EFE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

205,073 mi
Last recorded205,073 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 205,073 miles

1/ o/s outer sill becoming weak due to corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2019 205,073 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

1/ o/s outer sill becoming weak due to corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2018 197,669 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 189,454 miles

1. Both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

2. Offside outer sill becoming weak due to corrosion.

3. Nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter becoming perished.

4. Both front steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

5. Both head lights becoming dull.

Fail 9 Aug 2017 189,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front to rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

1. Both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

2. Offside outer sill becoming weak due to corrosion.

3. Nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter becoming perished.

4. Both front steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

5. Both head lights becoming dull.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 177,954 miles

1. Slight damage to front windscreen. 2. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

3. Nearside front cv gaiter starting to perish.

4. Nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode.

5. Steel brake pipes to rear starting to corrode.

6. Steel brake pipes at front starting to corrode.

7. Offside rear steel brake pipe starting to corrode.

Fail 19 Aug 2016 177,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded steel (3.6.B.2c)

1. Slight damage to front windscreen. 2. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

3. Nearside front cv gaiter starting to perish.

4. Nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode.

5. Steel brake pipes to rear starting to corrode.

6. Steel brake pipes at front starting to corrode.

7. Offside rear steel brake pipe starting to corrode.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 167,438 miles

1. Both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at rear. 2. Both outer sills becoming corroded. 3. Slight damage to windscreen. 4. Rear brake drums becoming distorted.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 150,372 miles

1. Slight damage to windscreen. 2. Rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded. 3. Brake pedal rubber becoming worn.

Fail 12 Aug 2014 150,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1. Slight damage to windscreen. 2. Rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded. 3. Brake pedal rubber becoming worn.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 132,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 16 Aug 2013 132,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 18 Aug 2012 114,632 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 114,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 96,231 miles

rear number plate becoming deterated brake pedal rubber becoming worn slight damage to windscreen

Pass 27 Aug 2010 77,171 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 77,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

2/ front brake pads becoming worn

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 58,286 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,610 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 EFE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EFE, 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 EFE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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