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AY55 XST

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

346,898 mi
Last recorded346,898 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XST
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 346,898 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both sill have heavy corrosion !! (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 342,252 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 339,269 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 339,269 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 334,518 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 334,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 329,637 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 320,847 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 315,435 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 313,753 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 313,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 298,840 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 May 2015 298,840 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 27,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust in very poor condition

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

Heat sheild loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 273,698 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 265,769 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 242,218 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 242,218 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 220,216 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 24 Aug 2009 164,529 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 119,887 miles

chips in screen close to limit in swept area.puncture n/s/f.

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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AY55 XST is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AY55 XST, 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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What year was AY55 XST registered?

AY55 XST is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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The MOT history for AY55 XST shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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