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RY05 DXJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

177,220 mi
Last recorded177,220 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 177,220 miles

BONNET RELEASE NOT WORKING

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 177,209 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced REPAIR TO BOTH OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

BONNET RELEASE NOT WORKING

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

Pass 6 May 2022 171,558 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 163,163 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 154,838 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 145,531 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 145,531 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 136,972 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 128,352 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 119,646 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 109,872 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 100,139 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 89,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 78,814 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 68,703 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 56,623 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 45,074 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 34,093 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 DXJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DXJ, 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 RY05 DXJ registered?

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

Is RY05 DXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 DXJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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