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RK05 XEL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,671 mi
Last recorded130,671 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 130,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 126,451 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 126,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 117,368 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 117,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 110,389 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 105,497 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 100,249 miles

Nearside Outer sill panel slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 94,179 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 88,026 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 82,394 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,913 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 69,272 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 69,272 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 57,880 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 57,880 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 45,335 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 33,675 miles

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)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 33,675 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

OS mirrior cracked

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

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

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 XEL 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 73.7%.

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 RK05 XEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK05 XEL registered?

RK05 XEL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for RK05 XEL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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