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RL54 TJV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,007 mi
Last recorded132,007 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 132,007 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

ubcc

Pass 29 Mar 2018 121,066 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 111,655 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

high level stop lamp in-op

slight fuel leak from return pipe

Fail 5 Apr 2017 111,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

high level stop lamp in-op

slight fuel leak from return pipe

Pass 1 Apr 2016 108,623 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel system leak from fuel pump area

Pass 3 Feb 2015 102,007 miles

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

Oil leak

lower gearbox mount worn

Fail 28 Jan 2015 102,007 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

lower gearbox mount worn

Pass 25 Feb 2014 95,832 miles

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

bad oil leak.

slight wheel bearing noise offside front.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 84,835 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2013 84,835 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 74,050 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 62,366 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 62,366 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 51,833 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 51,752 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

panel damage to offside front wing area

Fail 22 Jan 2009 41,364 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 41,364 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,919 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 TJV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 TJV, 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 TJV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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