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RE05 LPP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,204 mi
Last recorded166,204 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 LPP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 166,204 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 161,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 161,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 145,393 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 145,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 137,155 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both sills patches of corrosion

Fail 11 May 2018 137,155 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both sills patches of corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2017 131,916 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 131,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Several cuts in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2016 122,979 miles

Auxillary belt squeeling

Both front headlamp lenses tarnished

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Dampness in both front foglamps

Imbalance on rear brakes

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Radiator assembly slightly leaking on nearside bottom corner

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 122,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Auxillary belt squeeling

Both front headlamp lenses tarnished

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Dampness in both front foglamps

Imbalance on rear brakes

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Radiator assembly slightly leaking on nearside bottom corner

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 122,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

pas fluid low

slight weep from radiator

Pass 22 Apr 2015 105,489 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 93,399 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 28,793 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 84,766 miles

All 4 tyres perished and cracked.

Exhaust system corroding in places.

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)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 71,320 miles

all tyre sidewalls starting to perish

rear exhaust silencer outer skin starting to rust

slight weap around steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2011 66,720 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 57,479 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 52,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Apr 2008 34,821 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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RE05 LPP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LPP, 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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RE05 LPP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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