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AD54 UTU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

188,451 mi
Last recorded188,451 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 UTU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2013 188,451 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet catch siezing

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

nearside front spot light broken

nearside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

offside front antiroll bar link bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2013 188,451 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet catch siezing

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

nearside front spot light broken

nearside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

offside front antiroll bar link bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2012 169,022 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 169,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 153,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 153,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 134,078 miles

rear bumper bar missing but no sharps

Fail 3 Apr 2010 134,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear bumper bar missing but no sharps

Pass 3 Mar 2009 114,724 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2009

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 114,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AD54 UTU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 AD54 UTU, 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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What year was AD54 UTU registered?

AD54 UTU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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