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AV55 KTG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Cream Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

195,571 mi
Last recorded195,571 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 KTG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 195,571 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 195,571 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 164,466 miles

Centre exhaust box heavly corroded

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

Oil leak

Play in inner rack joints

Fail 24 Sep 2015 164,466 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre exhaust box heavly corroded

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

Oil leak

Play in inner rack joints

Pass 25 Sep 2014 129,493 miles

Horn sound slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear back box heavly corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 129,493 miles

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

Horn sound slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear back box heavly corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 114,644 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 91,178 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 85,011 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 74,966 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 74,966 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 62,523 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 62,523 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 40,640 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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AV55 KTG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Cream 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 AV55 KTG, 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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AV55 KTG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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