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RA05 RWO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,940 mi
Last recorded138,940 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 138,940 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Feb 2016 133,156 miles

All rear brake pipes corroding slightly

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front and rear suspension corroding and front subframe and chassis rails

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 128,689 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ofside rear brake noisy on brake test

timming belt needs changing at 15/5/2005 or 150000

under side of vehicle getting rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2014 123,918 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 117,896 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake imbalance 25%

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 13 Mar 2013 117,896 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 20 Jun 2011 115,900 miles

drivers side inner c.v boot split

Fail 20 Jun 2011 115,899 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

drivers side inner c.v boot split

Pass 24 Jun 2010 105,178 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 105,170 miles

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

van is very dirty under body

Pass 18 May 2009 91,000 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 63,385 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 RWO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RWO, 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 RA05 RWO registered?

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

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