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SO05 AYY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,510 mi
Last recorded129,510 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 AYY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 129,510 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake flexi hose ferrule greased

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 129,507 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake flexi hose ferrule greased

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 126,271 miles

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

high visibility brake light inoperative

slight play o/s/f drop link

Fail 25 Jun 2018 126,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe going to o/s/r insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

high visibility brake light inoperative

slight play o/s/f drop link

Pass 22 Jun 2017 122,330 miles

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

both headlamp plastic lens starting to deteriorate

edge n/s/f tyre bald, tyre near to limit, step rtyre

front to rear brake pipes have corrosion

slight play n/s/f track rod end

Fail 16 Jun 2017 122,308 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both headlamp plastic lens starting to deteriorate

edge n/s/f tyre bald, tyre near to limit, step rtyre

front to rear brake pipes have corrosion

slight play n/s/f track rod end

Pass 24 Jun 2016 117,711 miles

chip in windscreen

front to rear brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2016 117,711 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped both (3.6.B.1)

chip in windscreen

front to rear brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2015 111,106 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 95,007 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 95,007 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 78,800 miles

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,802 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 47,753 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 47,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,033 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 23,985 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 23,985 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,530 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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SO05 AYY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SO05 AYY, 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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SO05 AYY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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