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RK55 VUE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,791 mi
Last recorded128,791 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 VUE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 128,791 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Srew in nsf tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2025 119,544 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Screw in osr and nsr tyres.

Pass 29 Aug 2024 112,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 109,589 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 109,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged mis shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 109,013 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged mis shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 107,803 miles

Nearside Outer Body panel slightly loose near side outer sill corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 98,669 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 98,669 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 93,763 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 93,763 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 86,992 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 83,761 miles

INDICATORS; low amber intensity > rear's

TYRE CONDITION; worn bald on their inner edges > front's

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear's (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 83,761 miles

INDICATORS; low amber intensity > rear's

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

TYRE CONDITION; worn bald on their inner edges > front's

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear's (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 73,036 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 73,036 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 64,361 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corr to rear discs

oil level half way

Pass 4 Nov 2013 58,502 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 58,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lots of cuts in all tyres

Fail 30 Nov 2012 56,015 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 56,015 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 51,432 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 43,162 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 43,162 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 33,609 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 33,609 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 26,365 miles

front number plate cracked

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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RK55 VUE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RK55 VUE, 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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RK55 VUE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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