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RY55 XBX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,093 mi
Last recorded196,093 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 XBX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 196,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 194,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion in places

Fail 19 Oct 2023 194,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

corrosion in places

Pass 30 Sep 2022 184,841 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity light faded (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside windscreen washer jet weak

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 183,205 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp faded (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced light faded (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin noisy on break test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 183,193 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Allready missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Position lamp incorrect colour orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 171,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear bumper corner trim missing

Oil leak

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 171,607 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))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured Broken off rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear bumper corner trim missing

Oil leak

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 164,859 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 164,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

battery slightly loose

Pass 29 Dec 2017 158,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear panel distorted, but not considered severe enough to have weakend rear spring mounting due to structural design of vehicle

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

windscreen damaged nearside upper corner, but outside swept area

Fail 27 Dec 2017 158,884 miles

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

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear panel distorted, but not considered severe enough to have weakend rear spring mounting due to structural design of vehicle

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

windscreen damaged nearside upper corner, but outside swept area

Pass 17 Nov 2016 146,503 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 135,350 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 123,456 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 123,456 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 111,381 miles

osf drop link cover slight damage, screen chiped

Pass 13 Dec 2012 98,786 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr tyre inner edge low, nsr drop link cover pin holed

Fail 13 Dec 2012 98,786 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr tyre inner edge low, nsr drop link cover pin holed

Pass 5 Dec 2011 85,600 miles

both rear tyres are close to secondary tread on edge, rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 14 Dec 2010 73,378 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 59,747 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 59,747 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 47,325 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake pads low

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 XBX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RY55 XBX, 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 XBX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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