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FE55 RNX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,439 mi
Last recorded119,439 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 119,439 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 119,343 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 112,599 miles

Both outer sill panels poor condition

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust silencer heat shield loose

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 112,599 miles

Both outer sill panels poor condition

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust silencer heat shield loose

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 104,582 miles

Both outer sill panels corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 104,501 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking Under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both outer sill panels corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 94,997 miles

Both outer sill panels rusty

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn smooth inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 85,228 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r tyre worn to limit bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2015 76,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear ends of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 68,423 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Fail 19 Dec 2014 68,357 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Pass 21 Dec 2013 60,164 miles

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 60,164 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 53,051 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,413 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 39,216 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 47,344 miles

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

Nearside inner Constant velocity joint gaiter split

Oil leak

Steering rack has slight misting of oil

brake pedal rubber worn smooth on right hand edge

Fail 17 Sep 2011 47,344 miles

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

Nearside inner Constant velocity joint gaiter split

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

Oil leak

Steering rack has slight misting of oil

brake pedal rubber worn smooth on right hand edge

Pass 1 Oct 2010 41,045 miles

coolant staining on engine

exhaust mounting rubber missing

Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,994 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,135 miles

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

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 RNX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RNX, 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 RNX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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