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RA05 LLK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

177,078 mi
Last recorded177,078 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 LLK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 177,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 168,452 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 168,452 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 168,340 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking injectors ? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside window inop

Rear bumper corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2018 164,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust flexy slightly worn slight leak of gases

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded not resulting in holes

nearside front wing mirror damaged

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear bumper corroded not part of structural member

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Sep 2018 164,785 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge limit also (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust flexy slightly worn slight leak of gases

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded not resulting in holes

nearside front wing mirror damaged

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear bumper corroded not part of structural member

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2017 160,179 miles

heat shield in secure

nearside and offside inner sills and outer surface rust no holes

nearside front droplink slight play

offside front lower ball joint slight play

Fail 13 Sep 2017 160,053 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush gaiter split also (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cv gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front rear lower gearbox mounting worn bolt loose also (6.1.D.1a)

heat shield in secure

nearside and offside inner sills and outer surface rust no holes

nearside front droplink slight play

offside front lower ball joint slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2016 154,652 miles

nearside and offside inner and outer sills surface rust

Fail 6 Sep 2016 154,652 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded middle across floor to front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cv gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer sill corroded rear to middle (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

nearside and offside inner and outer sills surface rust

Pass 18 Sep 2015 147,318 miles

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

heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Sep 2015 147,315 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking reaching cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' offiside front windscreen (8.3.1a)

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2014 140,164 miles

offside and nearside inner sills surafce rust no holes

Pass 3 Sep 2013 130,338 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 130,338 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 121,450 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 121,450 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 110,886 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 101,708 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 89,388 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 74,930 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 74,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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RA05 LLK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RA05 LLK, 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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RA05 LLK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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