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RJ05 GZD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,100 mi
Last recorded169,100 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 GZD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 169,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy slight blow from back box (7.1.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2016 169,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy slight blow from back box (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 164,005 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 145,074 miles

front discs corroded

front pads appear low

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f drop link lower rubber split

various metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2013 140,034 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 132,323 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 132,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 128,240 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 128,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 118,416 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 103,558 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 103,558 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 86,889 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 GZD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RJ05 GZD, 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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RJ05 GZD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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