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MT05 AAV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,835 mi
Last recorded125,835 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 AAV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 125,835 miles

Near side sill lip slight distortion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Light scuffing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 125,835 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Near side sill lip slight distortion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Light scuffing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 186,550 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 186,550 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 183,237 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small pin hole in gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under van at leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under van at leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 183,237 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small pin hole in gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under van at leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under van at leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 165,089 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view WING MIRROR (8.1.2a)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Apr 2016 165,086 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view WING MIRROR (8.1.2a)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 12 May 2015 154,507 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nsf inner cv boot deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2014 146,883 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 146,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 129,383 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 112,553 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 99,615 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 74,548 miles

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

Oil leak

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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MT05 AAV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MT05 AAV, 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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MT05 AAV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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