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AV55 YRO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,459 mi
Last recorded226,459 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 YRO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 226,459 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 225,624 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 224,700 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 218,993 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front Tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 218,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front Tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 214,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 201,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge, (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 193,383 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 193,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 191,952 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 183,644 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight split but not enough to show corrords

Offside Front tyre has slight split but not enough to show corrords

Pass 19 Dec 2016 176,885 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 168,703 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 159,732 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 149,949 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 141,288 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 134,541 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 134,541 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 126,480 miles

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

Centre exhaust heat shield damaged.

N/S inner C V boot damaged

O/S sun visor missing

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 126,480 miles

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

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

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

Centre exhaust heat shield damaged.

N/S inner C V boot damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

O/S sun visor missing

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 100,673 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 100,673 miles

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 73,299 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 73,299 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 YRO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRO, 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 YRO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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