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AP55 KJF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,629 mi
Last recorded145,629 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 KJF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 145,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 145,629 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 134,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts but not deep enough to hit ply cords.

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 134,605 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts but not deep enough to hit ply cords.

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 124,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 113,187 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 101,437 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

slight corrosion on rear pads

Pass 7 Feb 2012 91,735 miles

Corrosion to all brake pipes

Fail 7 Feb 2012 91,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 10 Feb 2011 81,750 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 27,503 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 72,557 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Dec 2009 72,557 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Dec 2008 70,466 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 70,466 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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AP55 KJF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AP55 KJF, 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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AP55 KJF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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