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RF05 BTV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

220,657 mi
Last recorded220,657 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 BTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 220,657 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged BLIND SPOT ()

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

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged BLIND SPOT ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 206,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 206,579 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated / holed.... (6.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust condition / leaks....(spec' 1753cc TD limit 1.55.....) (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip and main beam NO IMAGE.... (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (has previously been plated....) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall damaged....215/45/17.... (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect as above..... (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded amber bulb.... (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating drum brakes.... (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin silencer tail pipe deteriorated part missing....(not clearing body / bumper.) (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 x lamps inoperative.... (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps..... (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox' 3mm...... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

NOTE; 2 x front tyres 225/45/17....2 x rears 215/45/17....

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted alloy very buckled inner rim several places..... (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 191,902 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 191,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 184,854 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outlet pipe deteriorated / holed.... (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 177,070 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 177,065 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area.... (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15..light van.... (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

2 x front brake discs worn, advise to replace with pads....

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox' 2mm only.... (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre uneven 'blocking' wear....

Pass 24 Mar 2015 164,302 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 164,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 151,905 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 151,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2013 139,654 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both woper blades poor at clearing screen.

clutch pedal antislip device missing.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 130,697 miles

clutch pedal anti slip device missing.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 130,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip device missing.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 121,357 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber loose

front brake discs worn

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter split

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 1 Apr 2011 121,352 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Outer Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber loose

front brake discs worn

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter split

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2010 106,600 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 93,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 10 Mar 2008 72,773 miles

front brake pads worn low.

Fail 10 Mar 2008 72,773 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake pads worn 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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RF05 BTV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RF05 BTV, 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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RF05 BTV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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