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AD54 USX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

199,046 mi
Last recorded199,046 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 USX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 199,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 199,027 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 194,574 miles

Both rear tyres getting low..

Fail 22 May 2017 194,566 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both rear tyres getting low..

Nearside Rear hand brake poor

Pass 14 Apr 2016 190,621 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 190,621 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 182,603 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 182,603 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 176,845 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 176,819 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 166,132 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 166,131 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 154,606 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 154,606 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 153,877 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 143,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear bumper missing

Pass 20 Nov 2008 126,566 miles

OFFSIDE DRIVE SHAFT SUPPORT BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY

Oil leak

REAR BUMPER MISSING

Fail 20 Nov 2008 126,566 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE DRIVE SHAFT SUPPORT BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY

Oil leak

REAR BUMPER MISSING

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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AD54 USX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AD54 USX, 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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AD54 USX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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