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RN05 WGP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,574 mi
Last recorded100,574 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 WGP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 100,574 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 100,574 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 100,570 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outer sill corroded at centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill corroded at centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres aged and perished

Pass 16 Sep 2020 100,271 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 99,939 miles

front inner wing brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Pass 18 Sep 2018 99,443 miles

both outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 96,530 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 93,861 miles

the engine stabilizer mounting is worn to excess

the nearside and offside rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2016 93,758 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

the engine stabilizer mounting is worn to excess

the nearside and offside rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 89,506 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 82,703 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 92,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 76,904 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 71,886 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 64,428 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,080 miles

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 11 Sep 2009 53,518 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,748 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 40,910 miles

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 WGP 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 78.9%.

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 RN05 WGP, 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 WGP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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