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RA05 RVO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

103,552 mi
Last recorded103,552 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 RVO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2025 103,552 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 101,423 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 101,322 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed/very old repair come away from sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 98,499 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 98,496 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 96,242 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth small hole to right hand side (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear rear leaf spring been replaced BUT with a 1+1 (2 leaf) spring and not a single leaf so designed weight per springs different each side.

Fail 8 Sep 2022 96,239 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box 2 holes (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear hole in lens (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corroded and holed (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth small hole to right hand side (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure extra wire fitted hanging down (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear leaf spring been replaced BUT with a 1+1 (2 leaf) spring and not a single leaf so designed weight per springs different each side.

Pass 26 Aug 2021 93,789 miles

Offside Front 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 26 Aug 2021 93,787 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 90,522 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn through on right hand side but plenty of anti slip over pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes at flexy joints corroded (1.1.11 (c))

steering rack is covered in oil ( looks like engine oil no leak found)

Fail 20 Aug 2020 90,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear hole in lens clear tape (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn through on right hand side but plenty of anti slip over pedal (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes at flexy joints corroded (1.1.11 (c))

steering rack is covered in oil ( looks like engine oil no leak found)

Pass 17 Sep 2019 86,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 86,757 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,781 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 82,781 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 78,734 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn at edges.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 75,052 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 75,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 71,854 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 68,305 miles

offside and nearside front brake pads worn.

Fail 5 Sep 2013 64,612 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn very close to limit.

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread.

offside rear tyre has large nail in tread.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 64,612 miles

nearside front tyre worn very close to limit.

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread.

offside rear tyre has large nail in tread.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 61,486 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2011 55,834 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 55,825 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 51,414 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 47,769 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2009 47,737 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2008 41,207 miles

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

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 RVO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 RA05 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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RA05 RVO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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