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DN05 RXZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,748 mi
Last recorded163,748 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 RXZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 163,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside tie rod slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 162,308 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 101,904 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 100,805 miles

n/s outer sill damaged and corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 99,113 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 99,105 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2020

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s n/s fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 95,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe around mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 94,350 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 94,350 miles

Horn not working fuse (7.7 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting excessively loose lower gearbox mounting replace (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 92,973 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 91,512 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 91,512 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 89,194 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 87,686 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 85,649 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 84,429 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 84,429 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 82,307 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 80,156 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 68,012 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 56,719 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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DN05 RXZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DN05 RXZ, 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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DN05 RXZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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