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RK05 XDJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

233,878 mi
Last recorded233,878 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 233,878 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 233,577 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 232,426 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 231,880 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 222,140 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 222,140 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2018

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 189,661 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 166,630 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 166,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure broken and insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 149,626 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 149,621 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 126,924 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 126,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 118,147 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 114,441 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 114,441 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 94,811 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

engine oil stained

front coil springs corroded

handbrake reserve low

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm and slightly perished (min 1.6mm)

power steering rack slightly oil stained

rear leaf springs corroded

slight noise from offside driveshaft support bearing

slight pulse from nearside front brake

wipers smear screen

Fail 24 May 2011 94,811 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

engine oil stained

front coil springs corroded

handbrake reserve low

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm and slightly perished (min 1.6mm)

power steering rack slightly oil stained

rear leaf springs corroded

slight noise from offside driveshaft support bearing

slight pulse from nearside front brake

wipers smear screen

Pass 26 Mar 2010 76,386 miles

2 large dents in radiator fins

front bumper lower trim insecure

slight oil stains on engine

slight oil stains on rack

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Mar 2010 76,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

2 large dents in radiator fins

front bumper lower trim insecure

nearside check strap insecure

slight oil stains on engine

slight oil stains on rack

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,789 miles

offside front bumper and wheel arch trims damaged

slight imbalance from rear brakes

whinning noise evident from engine

Fail 6 Apr 2009 54,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front bumper and wheel arch trims damaged

slight imbalance from rear brakes

spare wheel in rear of vehicle, instead of under vehicle

whinning noise evident from engine

Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,508 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 38,508 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Screen chipped

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 XDJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XDJ, 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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RK05 XDJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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