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RA55 PGY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,105 mi
Last recorded135,105 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 PGY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 135,105 miles

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

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

slight corrosion in exhaust system

Fail 3 Jan 2018 135,105 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

slight corrosion in exhaust system

Pass 26 Jan 2017 132,324 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

slight corrosion in exhaust system

Fail 25 Jan 2017 132,318 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

slight corrosion in exhaust system

Pass 25 Feb 2016 127,318 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 117,802 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

oil leak from turbo area

Fail 23 Feb 2015 117,796 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

oil leak from turbo area

Pass 19 Mar 2014 110,627 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2013 99,369 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 99,194 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 87,331 miles

temp repair to osr bumper

Fail 9 Feb 2012 87,331 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

temp repair to osr bumper

Pass 27 Jan 2011 77,391 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 24 Jan 2011 77,240 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre getting low

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 13 Nov 2009 64,344 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 64,333 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 56,904 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 56,904 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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RA55 PGY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RA55 PGY, 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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RA55 PGY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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