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RF05 EAX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

118,970 mi
Last recorded118,970 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 118,970 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 115,956 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 115,921 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 111,874 miles

play in front anti roll bar mount bushes

Fail 19 Nov 2014 111,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

play in front anti roll bar mount bushes

Pass 24 Aug 2013 109,432 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 109,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 106,923 miles

N/S/R bumber end cap damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Service peddle rubber wearing thin.

Fail 30 Jan 2013 106,923 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S/R bumber end cap damaged

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Service peddle rubber wearing thin.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 96,229 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear bumper corner has slight damage

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 Jan 2011 81,426 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 81,426 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 59,249 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2009 59,248 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2008 45,590 miles

nearside rear fog lamp lens is broken showing white light to rear

offside rear tyre is wearing on outer tread

Fail 7 Jul 2008 45,590 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear fog lamp lens is broken showing white light to rear

offside rear tyre is wearing on outer tread

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 EAX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RF05 EAX, 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 RF05 EAX registered?

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

Is RF05 EAX safe to buy?

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