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HV05 RYP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

198,794 mi
Last recorded198,794 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 RYP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 198,794 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2016 198,776 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear doors (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 189,779 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2014 189,760 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2013 185,973 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear wheels slightly grabing

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2012 181,480 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 159,010 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 159,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 135,480 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 122,670 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 100,522 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 100,521 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 74,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 74,971 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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HV05 RYP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HV05 RYP, 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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HV05 RYP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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