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MV55 RBY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,292 mi
Last recorded157,292 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 RBY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 157,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 157,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2017 151,118 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 151,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 145,399 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 136,640 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 126,596 miles

rear brake rise and fall just within limits

Fail 3 Jul 2013 126,595 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake rise and fall just within limits

Pass 26 May 2012 114,951 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

exhaust is corroded

Fail 26 May 2012 114,951 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust is corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 106,524 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 94,785 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 94,785 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 84,940 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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MV55 RBY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MV55 RBY, 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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MV55 RBY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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