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CK55 RUU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

206,301 mi
Last recorded206,301 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 RUU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 206,301 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion under body

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 206,301 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion under body

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 204,863 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 204,863 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour wight light (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corroded and holed (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 220,114 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link slight play

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

reversing lights not working

Fail 24 Oct 2020 220,108 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll bar link slight play

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

reversing lights not working

Pass 30 Apr 2019 196,836 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

reversing lights not working

Fail 29 Apr 2019 196,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

reversing lights not working

Pass 17 Apr 2018 191,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

n/s/r outer sill deteriorated. . .not within prescribed area

Fail 17 Apr 2018 191,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both outer rear sills deteriorated...not within prescribed area

Pass 18 Apr 2017 184,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at 3 places (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 184,233 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box at rear joint (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at 3 places (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 175,600 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 163,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 156,020 miles

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

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

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

o s rear bumper end cap missing .

Fail 12 Dec 2013 156,020 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

o s rear bumper end cap missing .

Pass 14 Dec 2012 131,797 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 131,797 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 113,628 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 113,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 93,954 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 93,953 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 70,460 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 51,244 miles

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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CK55 RUU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CK55 RUU, 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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CK55 RUU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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