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FE55 RLU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,809 mi
Last recorded135,809 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 RLU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 135,809 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 123,921 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 123,921 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 108,932 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 108,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 99,154 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 99,154 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 86,103 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion on rear of n/s & o/s main brake pipes

Pass 20 Oct 2014 74,865 miles

corrosion front sub frame

corrosion both front brake pipes

corrosion on rear axle and suspension

dampness around steering rack

uneven wear both front tyres and only just legal 1.6mm

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 14 Oct 2013 65,614 miles

condition of front brake disc s

corrosion on front subframe

corrosion on rear part of main brake ppes

Pass 24 Oct 2012 57,661 miles

corrosion and condition both front brake discs

corrosion on rear part of both main brake pipes BORDERLINE

Fail 20 Oct 2012 57,609 miles

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

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

corrosion and condition both front brake discs

corrosion on rear part of both main brake pipes BORDERLINE

Pass 22 Sep 2011 49,533 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 42,072 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,072 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,505 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 26,919 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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FE55 RLU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FE55 RLU, 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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FE55 RLU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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