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RJ05 FHC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

199,604 mi
Last recorded199,604 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 FHC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 199,604 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

UNDER BODY CORROSION.UNDERSEALED

Pass 29 Mar 2025 193,300 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2024 186,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear cross member corroded

under body corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2023 180,740 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2022 171,383 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 164,794 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 158,538 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front headlamp slightly misted/defective

Pass 3 Apr 2019 154,239 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 144,392 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 144,392 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 142,380 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 142,380 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 135,572 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 129,300 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 129,235 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 121,157 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 113,403 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 104,049 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 91,376 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 78,520 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 65,289 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 51,520 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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RJ05 FHC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RJ05 FHC, 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 RJ05 FHC registered?

RJ05 FHC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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