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SO05 AZF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

194,881 mi
Last recorded194,881 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 194,881 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Nearside Front brake is fluctuating

Fail 6 Nov 2017 194,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Nearside Front brake is fluctuating

Pass 9 Nov 2016 191,788 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 188,177 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 188,139 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at spring anchor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at spring anchor mounting (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 183,808 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 171,692 miles

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

Offside rear brake flexi hose slightly twisted.

Pass 10 May 2012 153,524 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 135,425 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 135,425 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 113,483 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2010 113,483 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2009 91,351 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 91,351 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 77,365 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 77,349 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front 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 AZF 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 62.5%.

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 AZF, 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 AZF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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