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RN54 WNL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

193,844 mi
Last recorded193,844 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 WNL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 193,844 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 193,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Oil leak very bad oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 191,125 miles

Oil leak very bad oil leak ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 191,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak very bad oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 180,029 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 169,623 miles

NEARSIDE REAR QUTER BUMPER MISSING

Pass 11 Mar 2014 156,403 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 156,403 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 148,345 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 136,206 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 107,356 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 88,667 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 71,450 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 52,307 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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RN54 WNL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RN54 WNL, 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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RN54 WNL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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