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AO55 ELH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,128 mi
Last recorded133,128 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 ELH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 133,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel filler pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 22 Nov 2017 130,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake disc slightly corroded.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 130,731 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake disc slightly corroded.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 126,341 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear outer sills outside prescribed areas (6.1.B.2)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides and nearside seeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

front tyres 3mm in places and wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2015 122,776 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 115,445 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

Nearside front brake disc slightly corroded.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2013 111,024 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

both front tyres approx 3mm

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly cracked/perished

Pass 10 Oct 2013 111,024 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both front tyres approx 3mm

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly cracked/perished

Pass 21 Sep 2012 103,343 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front suspension and coil springs very rusty rear axle and leaf springs very rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2011 93,864 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 93,863 miles

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 82,864 miles

nearside rear tyre has punture

Pass 2 Sep 2009 63,475 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 63,360 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front seatbelt webbing has been caught in door catch ,not cut webbing.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 49,481 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 ELH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ELH, 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 ELH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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