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RF55 EXO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

204,925 mi
Last recorded204,925 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 EXO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 204,925 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 177,381 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 159,616 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside steering rack knuckle has play

Rear gearbox mounting has slight play

both front Tyre's perrished.205/45zr1788w xl

oil leaks

Fail 9 Oct 2015 159,616 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side/park light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside steering rack knuckle has play

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

Rear gearbox mounting has slight play

both front Tyre's perrished.205/45zr1788w xl

oil leaks

Pass 6 Aug 2014 144,858 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 144,691 miles

n/s/r lamp lens cracked.

slight oil leak.

Fail 22 Jan 2014 144,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/r lamp lens cracked.

slight oil leak.

Fail 4 Jan 2013 128,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

offside rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 4 Jan 2013 128,544 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 23 Jan 2012 112,052 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 97,125 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 83,614 miles

spare wheel carrier loose but secure

Fail 18 Sep 2008 73,067 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 73,067 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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RF55 EXO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF55 EXO, 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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What year was RF55 EXO registered?

RF55 EXO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is RF55 EXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 EXO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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