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RL54 TEV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

159,723 mi
Last recorded159,723 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 159,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside inner sill corroded

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 159,716 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside inner sill corroded

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

Pass 6 May 2021 144,885 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2021 144,880 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 137,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 137,347 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 134,039 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective 1 RUBBER MISSING BUT STILL SUPPORTED FIND A NEW RUBBER NOW FRONT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread READY FOR NEW NOW (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OLD TYRE STARING TO PERISH ON WALLS (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Coil spring worn SHOWING SIGNS CATCHING WHEEL ARCH ALL 4 RUSTY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY RUSTY REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK

Fail 22 Feb 2019 134,039 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL REQ LOOKING AT VERY RUSTY THROUGH OUT CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK OR CHANGE ON AXLE REAR AND TO FRONT FLEXES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective 1 RUBBER MISSING BUT STILL SUPPORTED FIND A NEW RUBBER NOW FRONT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread READY FOR NEW NOW (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OLD TYRE STARING TO PERISH ON WALLS (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Coil spring worn SHOWING SIGNS CATCHING WHEEL ARCH ALL 4 RUSTY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY RUSTY REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK

Pass 13 Mar 2018 129,330 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads half worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2018 129,330 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill both sides (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to centre (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads half worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2017 128,151 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH TYRES CLOSE TO LIMITS BOTH REARS (4.1.E.1)

oil leak all brake pipes rusty dry clean grease now

Fail 9 Mar 2017 128,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted REMOVE TYRE BEAT OUT CHECK RIM TYRE OFF (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage BUMPER CORNER MISSING SHARP EDGE (6.1.C.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH TYRES CLOSE TO LIMITS BOTH REARS (4.1.E.1)

oil leak all brake pipes rusty dry clean grease now

Pass 11 Mar 2016 123,438 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2016 123,438 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 118,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Fail 20 May 2014 118,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 21 May 2013 97,405 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2012 96,797 miles

Centre Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

Pass 10 May 2012 96,797 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

Pass 5 May 2011 88,660 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2010 76,325 miles

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

n/s/r wheel rim slightly bent

Pass 8 May 2009 66,438 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 52,903 miles

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

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 TEV 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 60.9%.

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

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