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RF05 TFV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,640 mi
Last recorded142,640 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 142,640 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 142,640 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 130,849 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 125,817 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 120,734 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 117,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 112,827 miles

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 107,228 miles

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))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 107,228 miles

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 101,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connection at flexible hose marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 101,760 miles

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))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 95,950 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 90,112 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 90,110 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,205 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 84,203 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 79,195 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside rear tyre perished

Wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2014 79,195 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 71,621 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 71,617 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 66,384 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 60,175 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 53,547 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 47,114 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,896 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,762 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 40,762 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 40,696 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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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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