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RL05 XRX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,896 mi
Last recorded142,896 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 XRX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 142,896 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 139,336 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 134,855 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 127,877 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 121,008 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2016 121,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2015 108,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 99,592 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

N/s/f tyre worn on side walls.

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 86,135 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 86,135 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 66,791 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 66,549 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 51,233 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,233 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 40,149 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,079 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 38,079 miles

Centre Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2008 28,536 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 28,536 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

near side rear tyre outer and inner side wall damage]been run flat}

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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RL05 XRX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XRX, 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 RL05 XRX registered?

RL05 XRX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is RL05 XRX safe to buy?

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