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MT55 RXP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,125 mi
Last recorded154,125 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 RXP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 154,125 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light broken

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

general under body rust

Pass 5 Dec 2018 145,607 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

general under body rust

Pass 30 Nov 2017 140,983 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 140,983 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 132,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 123,578 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 119,326 miles

n/s/f wing mirror damaged

stone chip in zone B of front screen

Fail 19 Sep 2013 119,326 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f wing mirror damaged

stone chip in zone B of front screen

Pass 10 Sep 2012 111,300 miles

exhaust corroded

rear brake noisey

spare tyre low on tread

Pass 10 Oct 2011 96,770 miles

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

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

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

advise travel on hand brake.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 75,609 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 59,326 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 51,274 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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MT55 RXP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MT55 RXP, 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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MT55 RXP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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