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AP05 TJO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

194,197 mi
Last recorded194,197 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 194,197 miles

O/s front headlight not working Replaced bulb

Pass 10 Oct 2015 184,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 184,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 163,933 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 137,516 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 137,516 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2012 128,099 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 128,099 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 115,554 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 115,554 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 107,457 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 107,457 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear and deep splits.

off side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear, is bald at the edge and shows deep splits.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 91,618 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side rear service brakes show run-out/judder.

Fail 10 Aug 2009 91,618 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side rear service brakes show run-out/judder.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 78,976 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 78,976 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 TJO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 TJO, 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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AP05 TJO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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