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RY05 FXL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

173,698 mi
Last recorded173,698 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 FXL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 173,698 miles

Front Anti-roll bar mounting "D" bushes worn very close to acceptable limit.

Fail 12 Mar 2026 173,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar mounting "D" bushes worn very close to acceptable limit.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 171,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2023 170,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 170,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 163,010 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES DETERIORATING - N/S ONLY JUST PASSED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONECHIP IN ZONE A - NOT AFFECTING VIEW (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

WINDSCEEN WASHERS POOR PERFORMANCE ON O/SIDE

Fail 23 Jul 2022 162,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt GAITER SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL EXCESS CORROSION WITHIN 30CM OF REAR SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL EXCESS CORROSION WITHIN 30CM OF REAR SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES DETERIORATING - N/S ONLY JUST PASSED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONECHIP IN ZONE A - NOT AFFECTING VIEW (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

WINDSCEEN WASHERS POOR PERFORMANCE ON O/SIDE

Pass 31 Jul 2021 150,072 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 146,705 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 139,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

exhaust is deteriorated

under body side corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2016 133,677 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 133,677 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 121,952 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Pass 31 May 2014 104,255 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 91,932 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 91,932 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2012 76,716 miles

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 19 May 2011 66,975 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH NOW 2mm REMAINING.

Pass 28 May 2010 57,822 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 48,242 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,658 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 FXL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FXL, 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 FXL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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