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AO55 VSK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,057 mi
Last recorded109,057 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 109,057 miles

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

Nearside wiper pivot pin insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and down to 1.6mm (legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))

high level brake light not working

number plate lights light out put reduced

Fail 10 Aug 2022 108,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at the rear in multiple places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at the rear in multiple places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Along the bulk head (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

High level stop lamp inoperative

Both number plate lights very dull

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper arm pivot badly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit and worn badly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

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

Rear exahaust fouling the rear Antiroll bar

Under body heat shield damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2021 98,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 98,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 98,273 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 91,556 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 91,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 85,547 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 85,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 81,308 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 81,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 81,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 74,431 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 74,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 70,274 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 66,434 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 62,962 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 59,686 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 59,686 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 54,549 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,516 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,858 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,313 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 28,439 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 VSK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VSK, 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 VSK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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