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MK05 AZW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,871 mi
Last recorded153,871 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 AZW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 153,871 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 147,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2016 128,892 miles

Offside Front droplink worn

both front tyres worn

Pass 2 Mar 2015 121,490 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 2 Mar 2015 121,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering rack damp

Pass 13 Feb 2014 113,674 miles

offside front tyre on limmit

steering rack is damp with oil

Pass 27 Feb 2013 99,478 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 99,475 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

brake load valve may require attention

offside check strap insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2012 80,527 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2012 80,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 65,925 miles

Oil leak

small crack on the o/s top corner on screen

Fail 16 Feb 2011 65,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

small crack on the o/s top corner on screen

Pass 1 Mar 2010 54,828 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 54,828 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 42,381 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 42,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 27,781 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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MK05 AZW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MK05 AZW, 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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MK05 AZW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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