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CU05 RFL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

192,470 mi
Last recorded192,470 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 RFL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 192,470 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 192,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 189,327 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 181,001 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 181,001 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 153,655 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 133,719 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 96,500 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 68,996 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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CU05 RFL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU05 RFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU05 RFL registered?

CU05 RFL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is CU05 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 RFL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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