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SO05 AYX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,305 mi
Last recorded164,305 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 AYX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 164,305 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 160,273 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 157,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 150,812 miles

C.V GATORS SPILT

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 140,562 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 133,731 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2014 133,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2013 126,259 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 125,030 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 112,685 miles

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

offside front tyre split in tread quite deep.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 105,595 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 97,801 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 97,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 78,223 miles

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

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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SO05 AYX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SO05 AYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO05 AYX registered?

SO05 AYX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is SO05 AYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 AYX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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