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AO55 WVC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,533 mi
Last recorded180,533 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 180,533 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. mid-section. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2018 180,533 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. mid-section. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 175,114 miles

Oil leak ()

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 30 May 2017 175,114 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2015 162,553 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside front door mirror glass (8.1.2a)

advisory high level brake light not working

advisory offside rear bumper end cap missing

advisory rear brake application /perfomance unven

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 162,553 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working offside front (1.1.A.3b)

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside front door mirror glass (8.1.2a)

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

advisory high level brake light not working

advisory offside rear bumper end cap missing

advisory rear brake application /perfomance unven

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 138,324 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 120,745 miles

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

bonnet lock to open worn

Pass 14 Oct 2011 95,478 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2010 70,995 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 70,995 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 58,872 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 43,451 miles

Drive shaft bearing rough

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 43,450 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drive shaft bearing rough

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

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 WVC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WVC, 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 WVC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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