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RY55 EDU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,925 mi
Last recorded153,925 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 EDU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 153,925 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 153,859 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 138,585 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill holed

Offside Rear temporary repair to bumper end cap

both wiper blades split

exhaust fouling on tow bar and mounting rubbers to brackets out of alignment

tow bar electrics flap/cover missing

Fail 10 Apr 2018 138,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported abs sensor bracket on rear hub (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill holed

Offside Rear temporary repair to bumper end cap

both wiper blades split

exhaust fouling on tow bar and mounting rubbers to brackets out of alignment

tow bar electrics flap/cover missing

Pass 30 Dec 2016 116,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill holed

minor chips in screen

Fail 29 Dec 2016 116,829 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill holed

emissions need re check after fixing exhaust blow

minor chips in screen

Pass 7 Jan 2016 101,426 miles

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

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

o/s/r sill soft

Pass 18 Dec 2014 90,914 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 78,366 miles

both front tyres low

front pads 3/4 worn

o/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 29 Dec 2012 68,947 miles

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

front pads 3/4 worn

Pass 29 Dec 2011 57,837 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 50,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 17 Dec 2009 39,526 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 29,568 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 29,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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RY55 EDU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RY55 EDU, 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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RY55 EDU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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