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RF55 VME

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,800 mi
Last recorded136,800 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 VME
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 136,800 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 136,800 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 129,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 129,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 116,876 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 116,876 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 106,515 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 96,109 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 96,109 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 86,596 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 77,761 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 67,658 miles

Battery light on

Dampness on nearside of steering rack

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

Nearside front inner CV boot split

Nearside rear wheel trim missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Slack in handbrake

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Sep 2011 67,658 miles

Spare tyre defective

Battery light on

Dampness on nearside of steering rack

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front inner CV boot split

Nearside rear wheel trim missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slack in handbrake

Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,851 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,644 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

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 VME is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RF55 VME, 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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RF55 VME is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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