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DK55 RRV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,122 mi
Last recorded102,122 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 RRV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 102,122 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears ( both) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( both ) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 102,120 miles

Emissions not tested due to snapped flexi (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 97,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All starting corrosion around clip areas (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 97,687 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All starting corrosion around clip areas (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 95,435 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged /cracked lense

Fail 18 Feb 2020 95,428 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drive shaft gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged /cracked lense

Offside Rear service line brake effort too low

Pass 19 Feb 2019 94,691 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective 2 X EXHAUST RUBBERS MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 94,690 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low WILL NOT AJUST (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective 2 X EXHAUST RUBBERS MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 93,993 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 93,993 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 92,228 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 84,933 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 84,122 miles

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

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

rear tyres low on inside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,579 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 68,486 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 59,666 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs starting to get thin

Pass 30 Dec 2011 59,666 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs starting to get thin

Pass 29 Dec 2010 50,662 miles

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

nearside front steering rack end slight play

rear bumper not fitted at time off test but no sharp objects at rear

Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,759 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 41,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DK55 RRV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver 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 DK55 RRV, 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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DK55 RRV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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