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RIG 4305

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

175,689 mi
Last recorded175,689 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 4305
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 175,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all over underside corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2020 169,890 miles

CRACK IN N/S OF FRONT SCREEN

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill has surface corrosion

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Fail 9 Oct 2020 169,890 miles

CRACK IN N/S OF FRONT SCREEN

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner sill has surface corrosion

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Pass 9 Apr 2019 149,211 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 136,747 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 118,002 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 118,002 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 96,918 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 90,722 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 90,722 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 82,845 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 82,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 72,532 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 87,813 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,222 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 55,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 44,990 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 35,159 miles

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

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

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

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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RIG 4305 is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RIG 4305, 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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RIG 4305 is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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