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AV05 SYC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,316 mi
Last recorded155,316 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 155,316 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 155,313 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILLS BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 153,741 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 153,739 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 151,584 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 151,581 miles

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

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement BOTH SIDES (3.5.1k)

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

Stop lamp not working ALL STOPS (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 139,165 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 138,808 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 123,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 109,128 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 95,085 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 80,890 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 69,119 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 69,110 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 54,906 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 41,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 41,360 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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AV05 SYC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This 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 SYC, 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 SYC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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