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EX05 AYS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,601 mi
Last recorded119,601 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 AYS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 119,601 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 116,487 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2021 116,476 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 113,100 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 113,100 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 108,115 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH NSF/OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH NSF/OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 99,429 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 92,268 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 82,021 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,042 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 68,968 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 62,274 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 55,852 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010
Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,034 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,812 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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EX05 AYS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EX05 AYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX05 AYS registered?

EX05 AYS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EX05 AYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 AYS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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