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RA05 AGV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,540 mi
Last recorded156,540 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 AGV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 156,540 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lights not working

Pass 20 Feb 2018 154,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

center stop light not working

Pass 15 Mar 2017 152,216 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 151,272 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 151,265 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

hi level stop lamp not working

off side front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2015 142,480 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 142,474 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 117,296 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing thin

Fail 18 Dec 2013 117,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre wearing thin

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 102,725 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2011 102,373 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 102,369 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 83,033 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 81,320 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 60,040 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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RA05 AGV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RA05 AGV, 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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RA05 AGV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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