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FP55 RDY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

129,937 mi
Last recorded129,937 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 RDY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 129,937 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 129,937 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 123,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

corrosion on rear undersills

Pass 30 May 2023 117,481 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 25 May 2022 115,571 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chip in screen

Pass 14 May 2021 111,532 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 111,501 miles

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed in 5 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 110,005 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 110,005 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 105,954 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 105,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 100,301 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 100,196 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 94,652 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 89,794 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 89,794 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,714 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 83,714 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 77,419 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 77,419 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 66,844 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,844 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 56,930 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade splitting

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,750 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 32,556 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 20,581 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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FP55 RDY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FP55 RDY, 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 FP55 RDY registered?

FP55 RDY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is FP55 RDY safe to buy?

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