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RJ55 LTY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,795 mi
Last recorded96,795 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 96,795 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear mainline pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

oil leaks / noise in gearbox / o/s/r indicator slight white / front springs corroding / spare tyre flate

Pass 17 Oct 2017 95,790 miles

o/s/r indicator slight white / noise in gearbox / springs corroding / corrosion on front discs x mainline brake pipes /

oil leak / spare tyre flat

Fail 17 Oct 2017 95,790 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box [poss new pipe too] (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

oil leak / spare tyre flat

o/s/r indicator slight white / noise in gearbox / springs corroding / corrosion on front discs x mainline brake pipes /

Pass 12 Oct 2016 94,413 miles

noise on gearbox / mainline x rear brake pipes corroding / oil leaks

o/s/r indicator slight white / corrosion on rear springs x front discs

Fail 11 Oct 2016 94,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

noise on gearbox / mainline x rear brake pipes corroding / oil leaks

o/s/r indicator slight white / corrosion on rear springs x front discs

Pass 14 Oct 2015 92,890 miles

o/s/r indicator slight / fuel filter corroding / slight corrosion on front springs

oil leaks / both rear brake pipes corroding / slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 7 Oct 2014 90,349 miles

FUEL FILTER CORRODING / 2 X EXHAUST RUBBERS MISSING / OIL LEAKS / CORROSION ON FRONT SPRINGS / SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES / SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS

Pass 18 Oct 2013 87,054 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT COIL SPRINGS / REAR TYRES 3MM / NAIL IN O/S/R / SLIGHT OIL LEAK / SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/R BRAKE PIPE

Pass 27 Sep 2012 78,436 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 78,436 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 45,025 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 45,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 46,384 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,939 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 37,939 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,460 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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RJ55 LTY 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 68.8%.

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

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