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RE05 XRV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

205,064 mi
Last recorded205,064 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 XRV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 205,064 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 205,055 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 204,507 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 7 Mar 2023 204,476 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamp have product on lenses * effecting lamp pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working horn n/w (7.7 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner & outer sills corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side hand brake n/w (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking oil (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti -roll bar ''d ''bush's have play in bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail both rear anti roll bar links worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% brake little effort due to loose bearing (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up bearing hanging on just a bit (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2022 201,470 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner and outer sills corroding

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

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

outer sills weld repairs

Pass 25 Feb 2021 195,748 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underbody

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 195,745 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working Both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underbody

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 184,741 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 177,569 miles

n.s.r brake pipe corroded

n/s/f drop link has slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2017 172,189 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 167,608 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 158,913 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 149,488 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Oct 2014

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 138,867 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 138,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 125,219 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 125,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 109,081 miles

near side mirror glass damaged

Pass 5 May 2010 95,606 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 82,289 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 82,289 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 66,032 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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RE05 XRV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 RE05 XRV, 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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RE05 XRV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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