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RE05 MRO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,089 mi
Last recorded139,089 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 139,089 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

exhaust is getting corroded back box

Fail 18 May 2021 139,089 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

exhaust is getting corroded back box

Pass 1 May 2020 131,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 124,752 miles

Central exhaust corroding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 119,191 miles

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 119,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65x15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 107,050 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine damp with oil

front number plate damage

Fail 27 Oct 2016 107,048 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine damp with oil

front number plate damage

Fail 28 Oct 2015 91,517 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate damaged

Rear exhaust box corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 91,519 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Rear exhaust box corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 83,591 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

offside rear sill damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2014 83,591 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear sill damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2013 79,287 miles

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

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

engine oil weeps

rear brakes pulsing slightly & noisey in operation

Fail 14 Oct 2013 79,287 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine oil weeps

rear brakes pulsing slightly & noisey in operation

Pass 17 Oct 2012 73,315 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 50,526 miles

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

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

coolant leak (t,stat housing)

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2011 50,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

coolant leak (t,stat housing)

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 62,852 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2010 56,429 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2010 56,427 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2009 45,692 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 45,148 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 45,147 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 36,420 miles

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

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 MRO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MRO, 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 MRO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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