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RF05 TDZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,949 mi
Last recorded162,949 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 162,949 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

big oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2017 162,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

big oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2016 162,949 miles

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

front grille damaged

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2015 142,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 97,118 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 97,117 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 85,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

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

all b/pipes corroded

b/pedal rubber slightly worn

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2013 85,818 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

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

all b/pipes corroded

b/pedal rubber slightly worn

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2012 76,250 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 69,715 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 63,016 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 55,217 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,273 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 TDZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TDZ, 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 TDZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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