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RK05 XCL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,900 mi
Last recorded125,900 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 XCL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 125,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 117,853 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 117,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 107,396 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 107,396 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 96,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 96,307 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 84,757 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 84,757 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 72,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2012 72,703 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2011 63,203 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 4 Apr 2011 63,203 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Jul 2010 55,911 miles

n/s/r tyre as a metal object in tread pattern

Pass 17 Mar 2010 52,831 miles

front wipers smear slightly

slight oil stains on engine

slight oil stains on steering rack

Fail 17 Mar 2010 52,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

eye level brake light inoperative

front wipers smear slightly

slight oil stains on engine

slight oil stains on steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2009 38,867 miles

Upper central stop lamp inoperative

slight oil stains on engine

slight oil stains on steering rack

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,254 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 32,254 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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RK05 XCL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RK05 XCL, 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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What year was RK05 XCL registered?

RK05 XCL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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