MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,567 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
slight body corrosion
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
brake pedal rubber worn
oil leaks
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear bumper missing
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear bumper missing
brake pedal rubber worn
oil leaks
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear cuts in inner and outer sidewalls
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Engine damp with oil
Nearside secondary mirror broken and offside missing
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
centre high level brake light not working
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
centre high level brake light not working
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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RF05 TGN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 TGN, 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 TGN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 May 2005.
Is RF05 TGN safe to buy?
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