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RJ55 LVE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,127 mi
Last recorded132,127 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 LVE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 132,127 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 131,189 miles

Fuel system component leaking on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating drums (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 127,144 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 125,842 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 117,081 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2018 109,940 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 109,939 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 101,802 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 26 Jun 2017 101,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2016 89,745 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 89,745 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 88,469 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 85,973 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 85,973 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 85,920 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 77,522 miles

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)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 76,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

air bag warning light on

Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,726 miles

ALL under car metal brake pipes greased

airbag light on

Pass 20 Apr 2011 64,859 miles

air bag fault warning light on

drivers seatbelt retracting mechanism sticking

Fail 19 Apr 2011 64,859 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

air bag fault warning light on

drivers seatbelt retracting mechanism sticking

Pass 20 Apr 2010 57,523 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,880 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 52,797 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 LVE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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