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RK05 XGW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,083 mi
Last recorded189,083 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 189,083 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 187,203 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 187,202 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 18,554 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 174,113 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 156,923 miles

Oil leak

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

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2013 156,923 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2012 145,701 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 145,701 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 130,079 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake close to end of travel

Pass 8 Feb 2010 109,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 109,580 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 89,252 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 89,252 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 63,616 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 63,616 miles

Nearside 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 XGW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XGW, 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 XGW registered?

RK05 XGW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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