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RL54 OVC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,991 mi
Last recorded57,991 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 OVC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 57,991 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front worn and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear worn and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 57,988 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 57,891 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 57,791 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 57,695 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 57,641 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 56,463 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 56,020 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,451 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,036 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 48,614 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,614 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 42,118 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 38,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 34,414 miles

advise offside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Fail 8 Sep 2010 34,414 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise offside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,831 miles

advise offside front and offside rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 1 Apr 2009 22,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 22,823 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 20,562 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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RL54 OVC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RL54 OVC, 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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RL54 OVC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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