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RK05 XDO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

154,384 mi
Last recorded154,384 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 154,384 miles

Both Sills cover with under seal

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 148,202 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective one rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering rack, misted with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective deep cut showing cord/canvas ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 145,011 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 145,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cord showing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cord showing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 142,861 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 142,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 140,513 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 130,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 130,824 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 118,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 109,867 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 109,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 30 Aug 2012 99,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 98,766 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Jan 2012 98,766 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pedal rubber worn

front wiper blades split

high level brake light bulb inop

Pass 17 Feb 2011 87,492 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 87,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 73,793 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 73,793 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 59,860 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 59,860 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 44,806 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 44,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XDO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver 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 RK05 XDO, 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 XDO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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