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RF05 EAK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,949 mi
Last recorded128,949 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 EAK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 128,949 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 128,949 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 124,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

near side rear lamp damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2020 116,356 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 116,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling drive shaft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 108,609 miles

Both front top mounts are notchy

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 108,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Both front top mounts are notchy

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 103,803 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both by flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount by axle (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 103,689 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both by flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount by axle (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 97,979 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 94,060 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 90,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 90,074 miles

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2014 86,392 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 81,934 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 73,566 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 61,134 miles

offside rear tyre is starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2010 48,173 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 42,644 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 39,080 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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RF05 EAK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF05 EAK, 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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RF05 EAK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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