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RA55 SXO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,320 mi
Last recorded155,320 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 155,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 150,161 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 150,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 144,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 144,710 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 138,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 138,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 131,764 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear body sill corroded ..

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged.

Pass 19 Sep 2018 122,540 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 111,275 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion hole in N/S Sill Panel

Nearside Front Inner CV Gaitor Split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO 1.6MM LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 103,990 miles

Exhaust front pipe holed and blowing, rear box corroded

Front brake pads and discs appear low

Nearside rear corner bumper missing

Pass 10 Aug 2015 99,943 miles

Exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly

Nearside rear outer sill corroding

Fail 7 Aug 2015 99,942 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly

Nearside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2014 96,603 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2013 93,701 miles

Exhaust centre box corroding

Nearside front tyre on 3mm and perishing

Offside front tyre on 2mm

Fail 25 Jul 2013 93,701 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust centre box corroding

Nearside front tyre on 3mm and perishing

Offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 14 Jun 2012 91,090 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 79,309 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 67,233 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 67,233 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 52,899 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s rear tyre on 2mm.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 37,784 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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 SXO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SXO, 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 SXO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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