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RK55 VUH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

175,992 mi
Last recorded175,992 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 175,992 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear bumper end missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 167,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 160,711 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 152,727 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 146,051 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 146,051 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 139,186 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 131,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 123,555 miles

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

high level brake light not working

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2010 113,809 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 91,711 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 69,698 miles

fuel cap broken

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 VUH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RK55 VUH, 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 RK55 VUH registered?

RK55 VUH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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