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RN05 RBX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,708 mi
Last recorded159,708 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 RBX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 159,708 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 159,708 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 153,922 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 153,922 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 148,247 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 141,496 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 141,496 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 132,798 miles

Nearside Front linkrod slight play

Pass 3 Nov 2014 127,564 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 117,916 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 110,396 miles

nearside front inner cv gater split

nearside front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing low on edges and cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2010 99,995 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 84,241 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 84,241 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 69,999 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 68,246 miles

front number plate cracked

high level brake light not working

o/s/r tyre perished

wiper blades poor

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 RBX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RBX, 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 RBX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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