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NY05 RNJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

170,924 mi
Last recorded170,924 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 RNJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2025 170,924 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S AND N/S OUTER CV BOOTS ARE SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR VSILENCER MISSING AND FRONT P[IPE SUPPORT RUBBERS SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired and functionality of the braking system is affected REAR CHASSIS CROSSMEMBER IS HOLED AND CORRODED /BY REAR BRAKE REGULATER VALVE AND ON N/S INNER SILL (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2024 159,594 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside and off side rear inner sill/ arches rusty/corroded.

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear body work rust/corroded.

Under body has surface rust/corrosion.

Fail 3 Jan 2024 159,594 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside and off side rear inner sill/ arches rusty/corroded.

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear body work rust/corroded.

Under body has surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 21 Jan 2023 154,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

high beam efficiency reduced

Fail 21 Jan 2023 154,352 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

high beam efficiency reduced

Pass 22 Jan 2022 147,271 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 139,670 miles

Heavily under sealed underneath

Pass 25 Oct 2019 138,299 miles

General undercarriage showing corrosion

Handbrake cables showing corrosion

Nearside Inner and Outer cills showing corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Inner and Outer cills showing corrosion

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 134,038 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2018 133,944 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 126,540 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 126,540 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2016 124,236 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 124,235 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 122,080 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system poor condition, rubbers split and center and rear section heavily corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tread running off inner edge on both front tyres

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 122,076 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system poor condition, rubbers split and center and rear section heavily corroded

Front radiator lower support badly damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Serious coolant leak

Tread running off inner edge on both front tyres

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 110,837 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 17 Sep 2014 110,837 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 3 Dec 2013 98,990 miles

brake pedel anti slip slightly worn

Fail 26 Nov 2013 98,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pedel anti slip slightly worn

Pass 14 Dec 2012 85,662 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2012 85,662 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 81,269 miles

heat shields above exhaust loose

Pass 19 Jul 2011 70,019 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 70,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 59,687 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 51,949 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 51,949 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,368 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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NY05 RNJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 NY05 RNJ, 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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NY05 RNJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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