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RA55 PJY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,079 mi
Last recorded129,079 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 PJY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 129,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 122,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 116,151 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 108,285 miles

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

Nearside rear leaf spring corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2021 106,000 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 105,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 103,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 100,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 100,416 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 96,392 miles

n/s sill rusty

Fail 15 Nov 2018 96,056 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

n/s sill rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2017 91,544 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 87,229 miles

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

n/s sill rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2015 82,728 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 76,673 miles

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 28 Nov 2013 70,868 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear leaf springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2013 70,834 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear leaf springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 63,223 miles

centre stop light not working

exhaust corroded

o/s screen scratched / damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2012 63,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

centre stop light not working

exhaust corroded

o/s screen scratched / damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2011 53,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

both rear tyres have age cracks in treads (advise replacing)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 42,910 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 42,910 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 42,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 33,823 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2009 33,813 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2008 24,010 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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RA55 PJY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RA55 PJY, 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 PJY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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