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RN54 XUW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

178,433 mi
Last recorded178,433 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 XUW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 178,433 miles

Dark patch around no.3 leak off pipe, no fuel evident

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 173,017 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 171,430 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 168,476 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 168,206 miles

Areas of chassis showing corossion

Battery light on.

Both rear brake pipes corroded - JUST MOT LEGAL

Front brake judder noted

N/S/R bumper end cap missing

O/S Headlamp mount broken

O/S/R handbrake performance very poor.

Radiator crossmember damaged

Rear brake imbalance ONLY JUST MOT LEGAL - advise further investigation ASAP

Rear brake judder noted - Only JUST MOT Legal

Reverse light inop

Various oil leaks noted

Fail 17 Oct 2018 168,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Areas of chassis showing corossion

Battery light on.

Both rear brake pipes corroded - JUST MOT LEGAL

Front brake judder noted

N/S/R bumper end cap missing

O/S Headlamp mount broken

O/S/R handbrake performance very poor.

Radiator crossmember damaged

Rear brake imbalance ONLY JUST MOT LEGAL - advise further investigation ASAP

Rear brake judder noted - Only JUST MOT Legal

Reverse light inop

Various oil leaks noted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 167,563 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper end cap missing

Offside Front Headlamp mounting damaged

Offside Rear parking brake effort is low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brake pipes are corroded

exhaust is knocking

hand brake travel is high

offside front brake discs have a reduced contact area

oil leak from oil filter and turbo area

parking brake effort is only just legal

radiator cradle is distorted

rear brake judder noticed

Fail 10 Oct 2017 167,563 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear parking brake effort is low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brake pipes are corroded

exhaust is knocking

front exhaust rubber mount is missing

hand brake travel is high

offside front brake discs have a reduced contact area

oil leak from oil filter and turbo area

parking brake effort is only just legal

radiator cradle is distorted

rear brake judder noticed

Pass 10 Oct 2016 165,083 miles

both front tyre are worn to the legal limit

front exhaust rubber mounting is missing

offside front wheel rim is damaged

oil leak from turbo area

parking brake travel is high

Pass 23 Sep 2015 160,705 miles

front pads low

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres low on edges

n/s/f roll bar link worn/JUST MOT LEGAL

oil leaks noticed

radiator mounts damaged & lower coolant hose rubbing on alternator

rear brake judder noted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 157,232 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 147,056 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 147,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 137,083 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 137,083 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 125,004 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 116,036 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 116,036 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 97,225 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 97,225 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 88,469 miles

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing very close to legal limit and slightly mishapen

Fail 21 Feb 2008 88,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing very close to legal limit and slightly mishapen

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 XUW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XUW, 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 XUW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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