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RN05 WHH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,141 mi
Last recorded196,141 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 196,141 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 190,529 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Body sill welded

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 190,525 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Both side rear (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 181,043 miles

Brake pipe underneath corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded) rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded)both side rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2019 181,043 miles

Brake pipe underneath corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded) rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded)both side rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2018 173,268 miles

N/s/rear body sill corrossion

Rear exhaust corrosion slight insecure

Fail 17 Oct 2018 173,268 miles

N/s/rear body sill corrossion

Rear exhaust corrosion slight insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 166,483 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 161,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 156,228 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 149,024 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 149,024 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 143,300 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/rear tyre perrishing on inner side wall

Pass 25 Sep 2013 143,300 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/rear tyre perrishing on inner side wall

Pass 14 Aug 2012 134,223 miles

Advise both front wiper blades are starting to deteriorate

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 124,380 miles

Battery light on.

Offside drive shaft noisey.

Offside lower mirror damaged.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 105,668 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 105,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 81,165 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 58,663 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 WHH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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