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AO55 TZA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,838 mi
Last recorded95,838 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 95,838 miles

rear anti roll bar links have slight play

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Mar 2018 95,835 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill in 3 places (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill in 2 places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear anti roll bar links have slight play

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2016 81,946 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 81,946 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 78,478 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 78,478 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 72,759 miles

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

exhaust centre mounting rubber perished

front registration plate cracked

slight oil leak from timing cover area

Pass 2 Sep 2013 66,003 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,689 miles

power steering rack has a slight oil leak

sump leaking oil slightly

turbo hoses leaking slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,646 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,611 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 35,231 miles

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

n/s front inner driveshaft gaiter leaking

Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,998 miles

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

oil leak from sump gasket area

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 TZA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TZA, 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 TZA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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