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RX55 CMU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

110,798 mi
Last recorded110,798 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 CMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 110,798 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2025 108,143 miles

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 7 Feb 2024 99,356 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 99,356 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 87,027 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 87,027 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 77,007 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 76,989 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 68,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 68,977 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 63,569 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 63,559 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2019 52,635 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 42,069 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 31,514 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 19,612 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 19,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 19,000 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 16,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 11,774 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 11,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 9,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 5,749 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 5,509 miles

wheel chair seat belts not checked

Pass 27 Aug 2008 3,311 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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RX55 CMU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RX55 CMU, 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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RX55 CMU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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