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RN55 ZHD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,551 mi
Last recorded135,551 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 ZHD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 135,551 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 133,665 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 133,663 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear ( to badly corroded to be cleaned ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear ( to badly corroded to be cleaned ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 119,748 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

Offside Front tyre low on edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 119,662 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

Offside Front tyre low on edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 104,482 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 104,482 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 95,134 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Oct 2015 95,134 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Sep 2014 88,466 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 88,359 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 81,516 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 81,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 72,880 miles

exhaust rusty but no leaks

Fail 1 Aug 2012 72,880 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusty but no leaks

Pass 27 Jul 2011 60,196 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,782 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 47,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,231 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 35,231 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,850 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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RN55 ZHD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RN55 ZHD, 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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RN55 ZHD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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