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ET54 RVO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,178 mi
Last recorded171,178 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 RVO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 171,178 miles

O/S AND N/S HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED

Pass 18 Mar 2023 160,786 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back by number plate / seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and cracked all over (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 160,786 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back by number plate / seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and cracked all over (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working both (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 150,711 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 149,277 miles

Brakes ; Pipes corroded , Nearside rear & Offside rear

Drivers view ; Offside door mirror has tape to secure giving reduced view to rear

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

Note ; Brake & clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Note ; Front brake pads unevenly worn

Steering ; Fluid around P.A.S. reservoir , overfilled

Tyres ; Nearside rear balding on inner edge & valve stem perished

Fail 27 Jul 2018 149,275 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Fuel hose leaking leak off at an injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure engine bay , due to insecure filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking suspect nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brakes ; Pipes corroded , Nearside rear & Offside rear

Drivers view ; Offside door mirror has tape to secure giving reduced view to rear

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

Note ; Brake & clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Note ; Front brake pads unevenly worn

Steering ; Fluid around P.A.S. reservoir , overfilled

Tyres ; Nearside rear balding on inner edge & valve stem perished

Pass 14 Jul 2017 143,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside mirror taped

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 143,633 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside mirror taped

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 137,521 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 137,519 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 137,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f cv gaiter leaking grease

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 9 May 2015

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2015

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2014 114,867 miles

Brakes ; slight imbalance on front & rear brakes

Note ; alternater fault , fluctuating voltage slightly affecting lighting , recommend attention

Tyres ; n/s/r tyre was deflated ? small cuts , may be punctured

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 10 May 2014 114,867 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; slight imbalance on front & rear brakes

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Note ; alternater fault , fluctuating voltage slightly affecting lighting , recommend attention

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyres ; n/s/r tyre was deflated ? small cuts , may be punctured

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 3 May 2013 108,617 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 108,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 98,021 miles

Advise both front wipers split

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 98,021 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Advise both front wipers split

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 81,800 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 80,450 miles

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

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

slight dampness on power steering rack

Fail 28 Feb 2011 80,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight dampness on power steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,103 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 71,563 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 71,563 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 69,148 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 69,148 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 56,503 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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ET54 RVO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ET54 RVO, 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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ET54 RVO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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