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AV05 ZGY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,090 mi
Last recorded131,090 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ZGY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 131,090 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

rear brake pipes corroded

windscreen wipers smear

Fail 10 Dec 2015 130,973 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage n/s wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

rear brake pipes corroded

windscreen wipers smear

Pass 21 Nov 2014 122,580 miles

Chassis corroded in places

N/S Mirror unit damaged

N/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2014 122,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Chassis corroded in places

N/S Mirror unit damaged

N/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 115,235 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 115,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 99,105 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 73,663 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 73,663 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2011 69,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing

n/s/r brake component slightly binding

Pass 3 Aug 2010 62,780 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 58,395 miles

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

light scratches in windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2008 50,328 miles

O/S/F inner drive shaft bearing noisey.

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windsceen scratched.

Windscreen cracked out side the swept area.

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 50,276 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

windscreen has damage outside swept area at top

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 ZGY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red 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 AV05 ZGY, 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 ZGY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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