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RE05 XOW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

215,159 mi
Last recorded215,159 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 215,159 miles

both rear outer sills getting weak

Pass 17 Jun 2019 206,868 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 195,375 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 180,556 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 168,806 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 168,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 159,015 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 159,000 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 142,469 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2014 142,469 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 120,110 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 112,030 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 108,026 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 108,026 miles

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

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

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

Front and rear number plate's starting to deteriorate

N/s/f drive-shaft inner gaiter split

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 96,922 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 96,922 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 79,049 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 73,568 miles

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

Nsf inner gaiter split

Oil leak

Osf tyre perishing

Pass 29 May 2008 73,568 miles

Nsf inner gaiter split

Oil leak

Osf tyre perishing

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 XOW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RE05 XOW, 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 XOW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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