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RY05 DWJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

226,350 mi
Last recorded226,350 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 DWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 226,350 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 226,348 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar likely to become detached Both Rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2021 210,838 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 210,838 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 195,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 195,824 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 180,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 160,846 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 139,540 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 139,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 116,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion various (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 105,918 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 95,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 84,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 69,481 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 55,178 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,471 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 40,868 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 29,892 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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RY05 DWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RY05 DWJ, 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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RY05 DWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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