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RF05 ZPJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,793 mi
Last recorded97,793 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 97,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 92,776 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 89,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 89,095 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 83,590 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 79,442 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 79,399 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Excessively deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 77,105 miles

Center brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Only just passed smoke test

Rear Both tyres perishing, advise replacement

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise replacement soon (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 77,099 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Center brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both tyres perishing, advise replacement

Pass 10 Jun 2020 74,730 miles

Center brake light not working

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

Rear Both tyres heavily perished, advise replacement

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip/crack to offside lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 74,726 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Center brake light not working

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

Rear Both tyres heavily perished, advise replacement

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip/crack to offside lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 72,242 miles

Both rear tyres perished outer sills.

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded.

Rear fletch panel slight corrosion.

Fail 17 Apr 2019 72,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres perished outer sills.

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded.

Rear fletch panel slight corrosion.

Pass 10 Apr 2018 69,763 miles

Both rear tyres perished inner and outer walls.

Rear number plate fading.

Fail 6 Apr 2018 69,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured forward. (2.4.B.1a)

Both rear tyres perished inner and outer walls.

Rear number plate fading.

Pass 12 Apr 2017

Both rear leaf springs have surface corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2017

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,575 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer heavily corroded but not blowing yet

Fail 15 Apr 2016 64,573 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer heavily corroded but not blowing yet

Pass 13 Apr 2015 61,522 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer moderately corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 54,127 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2012 40,491 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 40,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,384 miles

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

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

spilt in nearside rear tyre tread.

Pass 5 May 2010 28,407 miles

nearside rear tyre has small spilts in and tread wear.

Pass 1 May 2009 23,454 miles

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

slight wear in both rear tyre centre tread

Pass 26 Apr 2008 16,834 miles

offside rear tyre wearing in middle tread

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 ZPJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 ZPJ, 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 ZPJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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