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R5 TRE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,307 mi
Last recorded36,307 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 TRE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 36,307 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 36,221 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 36,002 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 35,927 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 35,787 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 35,460 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 34,726 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 33,873 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 33,318 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 31,096 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 28,812 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 26,964 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,261 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,872 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,631 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 17,074 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 13,209 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 10,400 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 7,645 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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R5 TRE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R5 TRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R5 TRE?

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What year was R5 TRE registered?

R5 TRE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is R5 TRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 TRE shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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