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PY05 AFE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

209,635 mi
Last recorded209,635 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 209,635 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 200,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 28 Feb 2020 192,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 185,884 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 185,655 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 183,189 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 178,823 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND OUTTER.CENTRE TREAD 5MM. (4.1.E.1)

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

OIL LEAK.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT BLACK SMOKE.

Fail 18 Nov 2015 178,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND OUTTER.CENTRE TREAD 5MM. (4.1.E.1)

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

OIL LEAK.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT BLACK SMOKE.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 171,367 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 160,551 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 133,552 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 34,804 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 48,980 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 48,900 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2008 60,462 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 60,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 AFE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AFE, 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 AFE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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