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RX55 NDE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,107 mi
Last recorded46,107 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 NDE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 46,107 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2025 45,344 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 44,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box skin corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 44,164 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 43,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin peeling

reverse lamps not working

Fail 18 Nov 2022 43,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin peeling

reverse lamps not working

Pass 11 Nov 2021 42,967 miles

reverse lamps not working

Pass 19 Nov 2020 42,350 miles

reverse lamp not working

Pass 12 Nov 2019 41,980 miles

Exhaust silencer rusted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 12 Nov 2019 41,980 miles

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

Exhaust silencer rusted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 16 Nov 2018 40,815 miles

reverse lights not working

Fail 15 Nov 2018 40,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

reverse lights not working

Pass 15 Nov 2017 39,458 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 37,566 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 36,303 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 36,303 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 35,333 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre starting to crack on tread

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on tread

offside front tyre starting to crack on tread

offside rear tyre starting to crack on tread

Pass 14 Nov 2013 34,135 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 32,541 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 31,359 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 25,984 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 23,934 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 17,374 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 13,520 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 NDE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RX55 NDE, 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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What year was RX55 NDE registered?

RX55 NDE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is RX55 NDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 NDE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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