MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,733 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe is slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)
all welding is coated in thick black underseal
oil leak
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main at rear (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RL05 XEP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 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 RL05 XEP, 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 RL05 XEP registered?
RL05 XEP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 May 2005.
Is RL05 XEP safe to buy?
The MOT history for RL05 XEP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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