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RJ54 NCF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,074 mi
Last recorded150,074 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 NCF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 150,074 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 150,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 144,681 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES ON LIMIT INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 144,681 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES ON LIMIT INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 138,363 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2022 138,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 131,713 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 131,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 125,825 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 125,825 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 121,078 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 121,078 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 115,472 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 115,472 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 109,938 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 100,651 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 97,046 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 97,046 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 92,012 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 92,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 82,600 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 82,600 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 76,956 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 76,956 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 72,045 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 72,045 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 66,630 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 64,495 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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RJ54 NCF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RJ54 NCF, 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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RJ54 NCF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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