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AV05 SUA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

158,232 mi
Last recorded158,232 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 SUA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 158,232 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 158,232 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 147,585 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 147,585 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking between treads

Pass 27 Nov 2013 139,023 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Nov 2013 139,023 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Sep 2012 128,843 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust poor condition

Fail 6 Sep 2012 128,512 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2011 118,033 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

rear brake drums distorted

Fail 27 Jul 2011 117,876 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

rear brake drums distorted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 99,375 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 99,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 1 May 2009 89,994 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 89,994 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leak from oilfilter

Pass 24 Apr 2008 69,224 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

front tyres wearing inner edge

nearside rear tyre cut outer sidewall

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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AV05 SUA 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 53.3%.

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 AV05 SUA, 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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AV05 SUA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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