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RN05 ANU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,924 mi
Last recorded148,924 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 ANU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 148,924 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 143,065 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2020 137,609 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer is corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 128,004 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bothside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 128,004 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bothside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 121,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 114,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near front section (7.1.2)

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

engine oil under engine would need investigation.

Fail 17 Jul 2017 114,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near front section (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

engine oil under engine would need investigation.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 107,123 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking around mounting bracket weld. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Oil leak.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 98,836 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 92,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

high level brake light not working

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 1 Oct 2013 83,710 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating.

Rear number plate is deteriorating and front number plate is slightly damaged.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 74,560 miles

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

exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2012 74,560 miles

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

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

exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,415 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 47,773 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

small split on offside wiper blade

Pass 10 Jun 2010 47,773 miles

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

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

small split on offside wiper blade

Pass 28 Jul 2009 36,841 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 36,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 27,651 miles

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

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

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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RN05 ANU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RN05 ANU, 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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RN05 ANU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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