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MW05 RVM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,329 mi
Last recorded135,329 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 RVM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 135,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 124,093 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 114,099 miles

slight exhaust blows from centre and rear

Fail 8 May 2015 114,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2014 90,016 miles

intermediate pipe deterioated

Fail 8 Mar 2013 68,784 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,784 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 47,618 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,273 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2009 34,746 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 22,663 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s & n/side front tyres getting 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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MW05 RVM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This 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 MW05 RVM, 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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What year was MW05 RVM registered?

MW05 RVM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is MW05 RVM safe to buy?

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