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RF05 TFJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,645 mi
Last recorded123,645 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 123,645 miles

Oil leak

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

crack to screen out of swept area

damp around no2 fuel inj

Fail 6 Dec 2013 123,645 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

crack to screen out of swept area

damp around no2 fuel inj

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 113,009 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2011 104,413 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 104,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 94,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 85,392 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 73,841 miles

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

n/s/f inner drive shaft gator split

Fail 30 May 2008 73,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f inner drive shaft gator split

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 TFJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 TFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF05 TFJ registered?

RF05 TFJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is RF05 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 TFJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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