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AV55 SVJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,632 mi
Last recorded74,632 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 SVJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 74,632 miles

both front coil springs heavy surface rust/corrosion.

front washers low pressure (possible low fluid or blocked filter)

hole to n/s sill section at rear (not within 30cm of a load bearing point)

hole to o/s sill section at rear (not within 30cm of a load bearing point)

oil mist steering rack area n/s.

rear bumper signs of heavy surface rust/corrosion.

slight exhaust blow centre exhaust at front.

small split o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 13 Nov 2017 73,905 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded small hole

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Close to edge ()

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

power steering level low slight misting rack area.

Fail 10 Nov 2017 73,905 miles

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

Exhaust hangers corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded small hole

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Close to edge ()

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 72,669 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 71,449 miles

both front tyres on 1.6 to 2mm.

various brake pipes surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 69,638 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 68,245 miles

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

chip in screen

Pass 27 Nov 2012 66,155 miles

chip in screen

Fail 26 Nov 2012 66,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

chip in screen

Fail 4 Nov 2011 57,108 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 57,108 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 47,572 miles

center exhaust box rusty

stone chip in lower part of front screen

Pass 12 Nov 2009 37,852 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 10 Nov 2008 27,686 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 SVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SVJ, 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 SVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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