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RA55 PLU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,434 mi
Last recorded100,434 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 PLU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 100,434 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 100,434 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 92,470 miles

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 17 Oct 2016 92,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2015 82,311 miles

Front anti-roll bar "D" bushes worn

Pin hole in exhaust front pipe after flange joint

Pin hole in left hand front drive shaft inner boot

Rear number plate delaminated

Pass 31 Oct 2014 74,710 miles

Both front tyres badly edged off and right hand front 2.4 mm

Right hand rear tyre just 2.6mm

Right hand rear wheel rim dented

Fail 31 Oct 2014 74,710 miles

Both front tyres badly edged off and right hand front 2.4 mm

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

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

Right hand rear tyre just 2.6mm

Right hand rear wheel rim dented

Pass 15 Oct 2013 64,671 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 56,341 miles

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

Leak on oil filter

Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,009 miles

nearside rear tyre in very poor condition(new tyre recommended)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,591 miles

borderline deterioration in offside rear tyre tread

nearside rear lower leaf spring front rubber missing

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,042 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 4 Nov 2008 24,990 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 24,990 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 PLU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PLU, 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 PLU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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The MOT history for RA55 PLU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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