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AP05 FBF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,134 mi
Last recorded139,134 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 FBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 139,134 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 149,127 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper end caps missing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 120,615 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 104,000 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 104,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 86,710 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 86,699 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 66,183 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 66,183 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,072 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 54,071 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 43,880 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 32,466 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 21,400 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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AP05 FBF 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 AP05 FBF, 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 AP05 FBF registered?

AP05 FBF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is AP05 FBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 FBF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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