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DT05 RAN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

180,041 mi
Last recorded180,041 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT05 RAN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 180,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 front and rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy x 2 (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x 2 (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 174,688 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 169,780 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 165,090 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 160,988 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 155,580 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 150,761 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 144,079 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 138,055 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 131,161 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 125,880 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 119,363 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 113,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 113,104 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 107,791 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 102,034 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 79,355 miles

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING SLIGHTLY LIPPED / WORN SIGNS OF BRAKE PADS WEARING DOWN LOW / ADVISE ON BRAKE INSPECTION

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / BECOMING WORN ON INNER EDGE 195 / 65 / 15 H / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE / BECOMING BALD AND LOOSING TREAD PATTERN / TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P.195 / 65 / 15 H

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN

STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE REAR NO PLATE A.S.A.P.DUE TO BECOMING DETERIORATED / DIRTY AND WATER DAMAGED

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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DT05 RAN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DT05 RAN, 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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What year was DT05 RAN registered?

DT05 RAN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for DT05 RAN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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