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RJ55 ODG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

241,445 mi
Last recorded241,445 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 241,445 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Corrosion & repairs to both sides rear outer sills

Corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places & has temp repair to centre section

Corrosion to some suspension components

Corrosion to undercarriage, chassis and components

Damage to bodywork

Play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 24 Oct 2017 227,828 miles

Corrosion to exhaust & some suspension components

Brake pipes at rear corroded

Corrosion to undercarriage, chassis etc

Engine stabiliser mount worn

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nsf fog light lens smashed

Nsf tyre badly worn on edges

Nsr outer sill corroded & repaired

Oil leak ()

Osf tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Oct 2017 227,828 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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Os outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipes at rear corroded

Corrosion to exhaust & some suspension components

Corrosion to undercarriage, chassis etc

Engine stabiliser mount worn

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nsf fog light lens smashed

Nsf tyre badly worn on edges

Nsr outer sill corroded & repaired

Oil leak ()

Osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2016 207,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to some suspension components

nsr tyre badly worn on inner edge

osr outer sill corroded

repairs to nsr outer sill

Pass 7 Jul 2015 190,999 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 178,284 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 164,148 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 145,784 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 104,355 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 104,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 11 Sep 2009 80,526 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 53,150 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 ODG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ODG, 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 ODG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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