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RE05 XRW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,729 mi
Last recorded147,729 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 147,729 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Mar 2021 140,130 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 140,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 126,400 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 126,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 115,451 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 109,727 miles

Offside Front 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed by tank. also badly routed but not insecure (3.6.B.2c)

outer sills corroded / holed

Fail 17 Feb 2018 109,541 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed by tank. also badly routed but not insecure (3.6.B.2c)

outer sills corroded / holed

Pass 13 Feb 2017 93,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper corner missing

oil leak from sump

Pass 17 Feb 2016 77,787 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes feeding from front to front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

n/s inner and outer sill corroded slightly within seat belt prescribed area

sump leaking oil

Fail 16 Feb 2016 77,787 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe feeding o/s rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes feeding from front to front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

n/s inner and outer sill corroded slightly within seat belt prescribed area

sump leaking oil

Pass 5 Feb 2015 65,911 miles

1 front exhaust rubber missing

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 58,476 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 58,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 51,362 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 51,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 47,893 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 43,563 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 38,088 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 38,088 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 33,510 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 27,684 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 XRW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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