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142,640 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
parking brake has only just met requirements
Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
parking brake has only just met requirements
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight seep from nearside and offside of rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern showing (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight seep from nearside and offside of rack (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connection at flexible hose marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill near front of rear spring mount marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connection at flexible hose marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside front radiator come adrift from mounting
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamps slightly deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside front anti-roll bar link lower ball joint worn
Nearside rear direction indicator discoloured
Radiator adrift from offside mounting
Steering rack wet with fluid
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside front anti-roll bar link lower ball joint worn
Nearside front wheel bearing noisy
Nearside rear direction indicator discoloured
Radiator adrift from offside mounting
Steering rack wet with fluid
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake pads low
Nearside rear tyre perished
Wheel nut covers fitted
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake pads low
Nearside rear tyre perished
Wheel nut covers fitted
Front tyres worn close to legal limit
Front tyres worn smooth to inner edges but not exposing ply or cords
Nearside front anti-roll bar link arm has slight play to lower ball joint
Wheel nut covers fitted
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front tyres worn close to legal limit
Front tyres worn smooth to inner edges but not exposing ply or cords
Nearside front anti-roll bar link arm has slight play to lower ball joint
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Wheel nut covers fitted
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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RF05 TFV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 RF05 TFV, 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 TFV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 July 2005.
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