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RJ55 DSY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

171,238 mi
Last recorded171,238 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 DSY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 171,238 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front an back (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 171,238 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front an back (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 170,011 miles

Body not fully secure both outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2025 170,011 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body insecure sill damega (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body not fully secure both outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2024 167,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall has a small cut but no canvas visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 167,932 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall has a small cut but no canvas visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 158,671 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 158,685 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill requires welding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 155,071 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 153,311 miles

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 147,434 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 145,601 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 143,960 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 136,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear anti roll bar not fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 136,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear anti roll bar not fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 120,484 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 27 Feb 2015 120,484 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 30 Aug 2013 107,045 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 107,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 94,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 85,207 miles

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

battery light on

front tyres worn inner tread

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 18 Aug 2011 85,206 miles

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

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

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

battery light on

front tyres worn inner tread

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 14 Aug 2010 72,727 miles

borderline play nearside front drop link

Fail 13 Aug 2010 72,727 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

borderline play nearside front drop link

Pass 11 Aug 2009 61,587 miles

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

crack in windscreen outside A zone/Swept area

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

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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RJ55 DSY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RJ55 DSY, 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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RJ55 DSY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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