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RE05 XOY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,204 mi
Last recorded196,204 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2018 196,204 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 177,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox seals got oil seepage.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 177,228 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox seals got oil seepage.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 163,044 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 162,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 143,740 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2014 134,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2013 120,793 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 104,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 89,252 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 84,150 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 84,150 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 79,687 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 61,458 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 61,458 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XOY 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 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 XOY, 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 XOY registered?

RE05 XOY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is RE05 XOY safe to buy?

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