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RF05 EBX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,492 mi
Last recorded115,492 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 115,492 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 115,492 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 104,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

surface corrosion on under body and suspension

Pass 15 Oct 2019 103,703 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2019 103,703 miles

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2018 101,933 miles

Central exhaust rubber missing

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

Nearside wing mirror damaged

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 24 Oct 2017 99,546 miles

Both outer sills corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

OSR brake pipe corroded.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both rear tyres perished.

oil leak.

Fail 18 Oct 2017 99,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Both outer sills corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

OSR brake pipe corroded.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both rear tyres perished.

oil leak.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 94,732 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 94,732 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 91,301 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front seat not fitted at time of test

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

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 86,521 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 86,520 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both rear tyres deteriorated

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 79,450 miles

Both ns tyre valves starting to perish.

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Center brake light not working.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 79,450 miles

Both ns tyre valves starting to perish.

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Center brake light not working.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 74,487 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 10,508 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 63,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,392 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,467 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 45,467 miles

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

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

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 EBX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RF05 EBX, 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 EBX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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