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RF55 VMO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

202,702 mi
Last recorded202,702 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 202,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front rackboot perished

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

exhaust rusty

headlights discolred

sills rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2017 202,702 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front rackboot perished

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

exhaust rusty

headlights discolred

sills rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2016 200,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 197,842 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front c.v gaitor small hole but no dirt can get in

Offside Front fog light lense broken

Rear brake pipes to flexi hose both sides starting to get rusty

exhaust pipe getting weak rear end

o/s outter sill getting rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2014 196,242 miles

n/s/r sill panel weakening

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2014 196,242 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r sill panel weakening

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r parking brake poor effort

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2013 174,548 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear quarter bumper missing

Pass 16 Sep 2013 174,548 miles

offside rear quarter bumper missing

Pass 12 Sep 2012 150,431 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 150,431 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 124,944 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 101,659 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 101,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 81,644 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 81,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 65,498 miles

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 VMO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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