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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement torque mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper (6.1.4 (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))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS WIRE (4.11 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS WIRE (4.11 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
GEARBOX MOUNT VERY WORN
Headlamp lens slightly defective OUTER LENS CLOUDED (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust corroded detereriorated
oil leak
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
wiper blades deteriorating
engine oil leak
rear exhaust box tatty with corrosion
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/f tyre low on inner edge
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RY05 DXE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DXE, 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 DXE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 May 2005.
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