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PF54 RFY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

139,105 mi
Last recorded139,105 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 RFY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2025 139,105 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet dose not open with key (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected brake pedal soft (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing rear mount is broken off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive bumper plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear spare wheel defective big cut on the wall

Pass 5 Jul 2024 125,300 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 117,111 miles

inner and outer sils and various other parts and places have surface corrosion

o/s/f brake pipe surface corrosion

o/s/f tyre cracking

oil leak/residue

Pass 27 Jun 2022 113,073 miles

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2022 113,071 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2021 109,193 miles

front cross member corroded

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2021 109,192 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front cross member corroded

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2020 106,579 miles

Fuel tank heat shield slightly loose but still secure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear leaf spring front most bush corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2020 106,579 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank heat shield slightly loose but still secure

Nearside Front Ball joint shield touching onto brake disc

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear leaf spring front most bush corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 103,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 99,741 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges

front brake pads wearing thin

oil leak

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

various brake pipes corroded

various parts and places corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2018 99,741 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges

front brake pads wearing thin

oil leak

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

various brake pipes corroded

various parts and places corroded

brake pipe burst when performing brake test

Pass 4 Feb 2017 95,394 miles

Both rear tyres cracking oln sidewall

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

N/S/F inner CV boot slightly perished

Fail 4 Feb 2017 95,393 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking oln sidewall

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

N/S/F inner CV boot slightly perished

Pass 30 Jan 2016 88,219 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 88,219 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 81,640 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2015 81,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Bad water leak

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2014 75,300 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 75,300 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 69,593 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2013 69,593 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 64,445 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 58,715 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 53,379 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 45,824 miles

n/s/r 1/4 bumper end missing

Pass 17 Jan 2008 34,114 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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PF54 RFY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 PF54 RFY, 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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PF54 RFY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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