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RF05 SRX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

170,816 mi
Last recorded170,816 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 SRX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 170,816 miles

Central Front Upper Underneath bonnet corrosion

Front Outer Underneath engine misty of oil

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Underneath gearbox misty of oil

Nearside Outer and inner vehicle sills welded and painted over black

Offside Inner and outer vehicle sills welded and painted over black

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 170,816 miles

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

Central Front Upper Underneath bonnet corrosion

Front Outer Underneath engine misty of oil

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Underneath gearbox misty of oil

Nearside Outer and inner vehicle sills welded and painted over black

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

Offside Inner and outer vehicle sills welded and painted over black

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 22 May 2023 170,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front coil springs corroded

nearside & offside rear outer sills corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 23 May 2022 160,453 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 91,703 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 150,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 30 May 2020 150,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 143,705 miles

nearside front brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre wearing thin

rear bumper corroded

rear bumper damage

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

both front antiroll bar links play

front and rear coil springs corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2019 143,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front antiroll bar links play

front and rear coil springs corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre wearing thin

rear bumper damage

Pass 5 Jan 2018 134,431 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 122,514 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 107,951 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 84,428 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 84,428 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2013 75,352 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 75,352 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 May 2012 64,372 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 55,580 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 49,405 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 49,405 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,736 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 42,731 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 37,656 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 SRX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SRX, 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 SRX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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