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RY55 LNE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

146,344 mi
Last recorded146,344 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 146,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 146,341 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight play in both front steering arms.

Pass 4 Sep 2024 138,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 130,149 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2022 127,022 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 127,019 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 121,106 miles

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of a structual point

Fail 27 Oct 2021 121,106 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of a structual point

Pass 15 Oct 2020 116,314 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on edges

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum low (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 110,263 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear both bumper corners missing

Fail 26 Apr 2019 110,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear both bumper corners missing

Pass 18 Apr 2018 104,391 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 104,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 98,916 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 98,883 miles

Central Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Off side sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 91,974 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 91,974 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 87,154 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,154 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 81,602 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 73,186 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 66,556 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 62,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 7 Feb 2011 62,085 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Fail 25 Nov 2010 61,022 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 56,753 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 56,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

windscreen damage on legal limit

Pass 28 Nov 2008 40,630 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 40,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LNE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LNE, 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 LNE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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