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AO55 XBX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024
Fail 14 Oct 2024

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2023 98,878 miles

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

Rear Both sides rear springs corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres starting to crack and perish between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips on screen but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 97,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear panels beside rear spring shackles (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 96,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 95,716 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 93,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 91,486 miles

Coil spring corroded both offside and nearside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 89,503 miles

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

offside front tyre has slight wear to the inner tread

Pass 18 Nov 2016 87,242 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 84,275 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 81,426 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 77,685 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 74,220 miles

Cab mirror missing

Front inner edges of tyres worn

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 70,072 miles

advised dampness around sterring rack

advised middel box exhaust outer skin corroded

advised nsr road wheel on inside edge bent

Pass 17 Nov 2010 66,637 miles

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

Off side mirror glass cracked

Fail 3 Nov 2009 63,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 63,069 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 59,415 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 XBX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XBX, 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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What year was AO55 XBX registered?

AO55 XBX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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