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CP55 RVU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,684 mi
Last recorded144,684 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 RVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 144,684 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 133,484 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 23 Oct 2017 133,484 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front point (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear point (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Oct 2016 127,754 miles

Offside Rear inner sill heavily corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2016 127,754 miles

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

Offside Rear inner sill heavily corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 122,452 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 14 Oct 2015 122,451 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 9 Oct 2014 118,910 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 118,708 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 114,517 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center exhaust deteriated

Pass 15 Oct 2012 110,972 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center silenser deteriated

Fail 15 Oct 2012 110,972 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

center silenser deteriated

Pass 13 Sep 2011 100,393 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 82,974 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 82,974 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 65,154 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre brake light in~op

Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,761 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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CP55 RVU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CP55 RVU, 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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CP55 RVU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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