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AV55 OEN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,183 mi
Last recorded95,183 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 OEN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 95,183 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 91,516 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel near side inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 85,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material every pipe coated in oil or grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 79,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 74,021 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 67,606 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 62,164 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 53,411 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 46,206 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 44,241 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 41,823 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 41,809 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flexys (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint not connected (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 37,895 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 33,920 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 30,422 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 27,029 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 24,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,026 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,043 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 17,749 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 OEN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AV55 OEN, 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 OEN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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