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PY05 AEX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,606 mi
Last recorded139,606 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 AEX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 139,606 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 138,307 miles

Front Upper Coil spring corroded front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 138,307 miles

Front Upper Coil spring corroded front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working o/side rear brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 136,020 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 133,414 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 130,585 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 130,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 154,409 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 152,251 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 140,260 miles

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2017 130,709 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 123,262 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 114,913 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 114,913 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 106,434 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 96,669 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly inner edge

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Jun 2012 88,862 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 79,163 miles

both front tyres worn inside edges on limit due for replacement

Pass 4 Jun 2010 70,022 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner tread.

Fail 4 Jun 2010 70,022 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner tread.

Pass 9 May 2009 58,125 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 40,640 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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PY05 AEX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PY05 AEX, 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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PY05 AEX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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