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RX54 XGD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

192,429 mi
Last recorded192,429 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 XGD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 May 2018 192,429 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 167,764 miles

Offside Front Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 May 2017 167,762 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2016 158,019 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 151,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 146,238 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 138,445 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 138,445 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 May 2012 132,096 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 129,541 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 125,969 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 116,544 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 84,717 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 84,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 51,960 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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RX54 XGD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RX54 XGD, 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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RX54 XGD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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