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FD05 AOE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

243,678 mi
Last recorded243,678 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 AOE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 243,678 miles

front suspension rear bushes worn

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2021 243,678 miles

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

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

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

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

front suspension rear bushes worn

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2020 243,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 233,275 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone inner rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 232,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone inner rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 216,479 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer sill rusting and weak

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe catalyst snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer sill rusting and weak

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 113,259 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper retaining clip missing

Fail 4 Nov 2017 113,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 109,071 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear links have wear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 109,055 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes rusted (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working both number plate lamps inop (1.1.C.1d)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear links have wear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 99,238 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 82,882 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 70,820 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 70,818 miles

Nearside 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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 62,763 miles

split in nearside front inner c/v gaiter

Fail 21 Apr 2011 62,763 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

split in nearside front inner c/v gaiter

Pass 26 Apr 2010 53,496 miles

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

nearside front drive shaft inner c/v gaiter is split

Pass 8 Apr 2010 53,103 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 45,155 miles

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

nearside front drive shaft inner c/v gaiter is split

Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,588 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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FD05 AOE 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 61.9%.

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 FD05 AOE, 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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FD05 AOE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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