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FG55 AJV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,866 mi
Last recorded176,866 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 AJV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 176,866 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 166,721 miles
Pass 31 May 2015 165,735 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 163,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 163,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 139,676 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2010 124,461 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 124,454 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front tyres wearing unevenly.

near-side inner drive shaft boot split.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 96,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both o/s tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Aug 2008 81,939 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 81,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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FG55 AJV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FG55 AJV, 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 FG55 AJV registered?

FG55 AJV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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