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AD54 UTW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,691 mi
Last recorded183,691 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 183,691 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 183,692 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 183,691 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2017 172,965 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 162,468 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 162,466 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion centre sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 147,498 miles

Corrosion on near side outer sill

Front tyres low on inside edges

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

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

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

Power steering fluid close to minimum

Fail 16 Nov 2015 147,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Corrosion on near side outer sill

Front tyres low on inside edges

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

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

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

Power steering fluid close to minimum

Pass 21 Jul 2014 135,937 miles

(1.4A.2f)The nearside rear indicator colour is deteriorating

(2.4A.3)The nearside suspension prescribed area (lower outer sill) along the length has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of the inspection

(2.4A.3)The offside suspension prescribed area (lower outer sill) along the length has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of the inspection

(2.4C.1b)The nearside front suspension spring is corroding

(2.4C.1b)The offside front suspension spring is corroding

(2.7.3)The nearside rear suspension damper has a slight misting of oil present

(2.7.3)The offside rear suspension damper has a slight misting of oil present

(3.4.3)The nearside rear ABS wiring to the wheel hub is insecure and not damaged at the time of the inspection

(3.4.3)The offside rear ABS wiring to the wheel hub is insecure and not damaged at the time of the inspection

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe along the length has corrosion present

(3.6B.2c)The offside front brake pipe along the inner wing area has surface corrosion present

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe along the length has corrosion present

(3.7A.5b)The service brakes imbalance recorded at the time of retest across axle (2) is at 23%

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.23mm

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.18mm

(4.2A.1e)The offside front/rear wheels have trims fitted

(6.1C.1)The nearside front headlamp plastic lens is damaged but not likely to cause personal injury at the time of the inspection

(6.3.1d)The front number plate lamination/characters are deteriorating,indicating that the plate is ready for renewal

(6.3.1d)The rear number plate lamination/characters are deteriorating,indicating that the plate is ready for renewal

(8.1.2a)The nearside front Obligatory additional mirror is damaged not likely to seriously affect the rear view

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 18 Jul 2014 135,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

(1.4A.2f)The nearside rear indicator colour is deteriorating

(1.7.3)The offside front headlamp top mounting device is damaged causing movement of the lamp but not sufficient to affect the headlamp aim

(2.4A.3)The nearside suspension prescribed area (lower outer sill) along the length has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of the inspection

(2.4A.3)The offside suspension prescribed area (lower outer sill) along the length has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of the inspection

(2.4C.1b)The nearside front suspension spring is corroding

(2.4C.1b)The offside front suspension spring is corroding

(2.7.3)The nearside rear suspension damper has a slight misting of oil present

(2.7.3)The offside rear suspension damper has a slight misting of oil present

(3.4.3)The nearside rear ABS wiring to the wheel hub is insecure and not damaged at the time of the inspection

(3.4.3)The offside rear ABS wiring to the wheel hub is insecure and not damaged at the time of the inspection

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe along the length has corrosion present

(3.6B.2c)The offside front brake pipe along the inner wing area has surface corrosion present

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe along the length has corrosion present

(3.7A.7)The park brake efficiency is close to the legal minimum limit at 17%,clearly indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.23mm

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.18mm

(4.2A.1e)The offside front/rear wheels have trims fitted

(6.1C.1)The nearside front headlamp plastic lens is damaged but not likely to cause personal injury at the time of the inspection

(6.3.1d)The front number plate lamination/characters are deteriorating,indicating that the plate is ready for renewal

(6.3.1d)The rear number plate lamination/characters are deteriorating,indicating that the plate is ready for renewal

(8.1.2a)The nearside front Obligatory additional mirror is damaged not likely to seriously affect the rear view

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 19 Jul 2013 126,342 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 114,819 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 114,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 106,719 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 106,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust undershield insecure

osr light cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2010 86,711 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 86,711 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

screen cracked outside swept area

Pass 3 Apr 2009 64,689 miles

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

nsr tyre got nail in

Pass 11 Apr 2008 50,760 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 50,752 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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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AD54 UTW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White 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 AD54 UTW, 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 UTW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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