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AD54 UUT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

171,850 mi
Last recorded171,850 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 171,850 miles

Oil leak ()

Centre exhaust silencer has 1 rubber missing but system is still adequately supported.

Coolant leak Front of engine. ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front pipe flexible joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pipe on top of pump. (2.3.3b)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush N/S & O/S (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush N/S & O/S (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 171,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S & O/S (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre exhaust silencer has 1 rubber missing but system is still adequately supported.

Coolant leak Front of engine. ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front pipe flexible joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished.

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pipe on top of pump. (2.3.3b)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush N/S & O/S (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush N/S & O/S (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 157,774 miles

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

Lower gearbox/engine mounting worn

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Wiper starting to smear

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 157,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Lower gearbox/engine mounting worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Wiper starting to smear

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 144,038 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 144,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

offside wiper rubber loose in blade

Pass 3 Apr 2014 134,528 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 134,528 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 123,034 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 123,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 109,306 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 95,884 miles

slight in-dent in offside rear tyre outer sidewall,condition of internall structure unknown

Fail 4 Apr 2011 95,884 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight in-dent in offside rear tyre outer sidewall,condition of internall structure unknown

Pass 19 Mar 2010 81,314 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 81,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,593 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,561 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 45,561 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 UUT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White 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 UUT, 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 UUT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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