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CP05 AFA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,067 mi
Last recorded145,067 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 AFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2023 145,067 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s number plate light out

headlamp lenses faded

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Slight scratches in windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2022 140,194 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 140,194 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 137,792 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 137,792 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 133,003 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f door top pin worn /some play

Fail 9 Jul 2020 133,003 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front indicators show white (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible rear reg plate deteriated/likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f bottom ball joint cover split/leaking (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f bottom ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f door top pin worn /some play

Pass 12 Jul 2019 127,968 miles

o/s/f wiper insecure to arm

o/s/r wheel appears cambered

rear reg plate deteriated slightly

Fail 12 Jul 2019 127,968 miles

Drive shaft bearing excessively worn o/s/f drive shaft support bearing rough on rotation (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside center outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f bottom ball joint cover split/leaking (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/f wiper insecure to arm

o/s/r wheel appears cambered

rear reg plate deteriated slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2018 122,807 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 122,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 114,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 114,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 107,890 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2015 102,859 miles

corrosion to centre exhaust section

Pass 25 Mar 2014 102,010 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion to rear exhaust section

Pass 28 Mar 2013 101,047 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 86,820 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 70,132 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 18 Mar 2010 53,409 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 40,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,060 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,121 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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CP05 AFA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 CP05 AFA, 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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CP05 AFA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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