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RJ55 PZU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

177,658 mi
Last recorded177,658 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 PZU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 177,658 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

some underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2021 177,037 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

some underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2020 171,295 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 171,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 164,521 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 164,520 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 156,355 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer and inner sills have repair and under seal applied (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 156,351 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill marked white (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill marked white (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill marked white (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 147,139 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 138,735 miles

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

both front tyres on the legal limit

Fail 1 Oct 2016 138,642 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded mainline pipe to off side rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front tyres on the legal limit

Pass 5 Sep 2015 126,030 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Nearside damage to screen but not in drivers veiw

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 125,859 miles

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

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Nearside damage to screen but not in drivers veiw

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 115,912 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 115,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 106,450 miles

Nearside screen cracked outside swept area

Fail 10 Sep 2013 106,450 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Nearside screen cracked outside swept area

Pass 24 Sep 2012 95,550 miles

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

Nearside front screen large crack outside swept area

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 95,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front screen large crack outside swept area

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 81,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner CV boot split

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Sep 2011 81,935 miles

Offside Inner CV boot split

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Sep 2010 65,212 miles

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 51,320 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 51,317 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 41,727 miles

Front brake pads worn.

Front tyres worn close to legal limit.

High level brake light inop.

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 PZU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 PZU, 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 PZU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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