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RJ55 LTO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,728 mi
Last recorded156,728 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2023 156,728 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly light on on dash (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded and hold (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe burst during brake test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 151,929 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 151,929 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 150,126 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 145,725 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 140,385 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 135,262 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 111,905 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 98,338 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 72,534 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 33,123 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 201,265 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 180,914 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 180,914 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 141,333 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 141,333 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 106,948 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 74,870 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 74,870 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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 LTO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RJ55 LTO, 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 LTO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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