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RE05 GUK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

230,702 mi
Last recorded230,702 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 GUK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 230,702 miles

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

Underside extensively repaired in parts

Pass 26 Apr 2018 224,409 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front head lights deteriorating

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear bumper corroded

Suspension & underside of vehicle corroded in parts

Pass 18 Mar 2017 218,134 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 138,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2015
Pass 19 Feb 2014 124,548 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 116,876 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 105,849 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs starting to detereiate and wear

Pass 27 Jan 2011 93,475 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 85,864 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 85,864 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 198,600 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 198,600 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 158,287 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 158,287 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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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RE05 GUK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE05 GUK, 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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What year was RE05 GUK registered?

RE05 GUK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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