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RJ55 DXS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

127,868 mi
Last recorded127,868 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 DXS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 127,868 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 127,868 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 123,254 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 114,278 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 108,184 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 108,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 98,351 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 98,350 miles

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

battery strap not clamped at base

Fail 27 Apr 2011 92,635 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

asked customer to remove hanging object from view of front screen

front brake pads wearing low

nearside wiper blade becoming poor

offside front inner constant velosity boot split leaking grease !!

Pass 27 Apr 2011 92,635 miles

asked customer to remove hanging object from view of front screen

front brake pads wearing low

nearside wiper blade becoming poor

offside front inner constant velosity boot split leaking grease !!

Fail 27 Apr 2010 67,812 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel arch trim and rear bumper end cap missing

slight tyre wear offside front

Pass 27 Apr 2010 67,812 miles

offside rear wheel arch trim and rear bumper end cap missing

slight tyre wear offside front

Pass 28 Apr 2009 52,156 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 52,156 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 103,775 miles

nsr tyre worn low on edge

Fail 3 Sep 2008 103,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr tyre worn low on edge

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 DXS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 DXS, 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 RJ55 DXS registered?

RJ55 DXS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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