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RJ05 LGK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

336,945 mi
Last recorded336,945 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 LGK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 336,945 miles

both centre brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

engine damp

front number plate has slight cracks

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

n/s/r tyre low on edges- change soon

o/s number plate light not working

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

o/s/r tyre has cracks all round

Fail 8 Dec 2021 336,924 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when side light is on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both centre brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

engine damp

front number plate has slight cracks

n/s/r tyre low on edges- change soon

o/s number plate light not working

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

o/s/r tyre has cracks all round

Pass 17 Nov 2020 331,145 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 320,647 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 306,002 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 279,857 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 251,741 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 240,561 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 224,725 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 206,985 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 190,441 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 169,927 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 150,254 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 128,324 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 127,874 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 110,309 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 86,514 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 86,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LGK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LGK, 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 LGK registered?

RJ05 LGK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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