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RJ05 LGE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

224,106 mi
Last recorded224,106 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 LGE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 224,106 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 224,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 216,408 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 216,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 204,009 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 204,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 193,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 170,638 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2014 170,634 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 148,437 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 148,437 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 130,353 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 110,498 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 91,157 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 74,936 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 58,036 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 57,982 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LGE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This 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 RJ05 LGE, 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 LGE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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