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RV05 CHC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,226 mi
Last recorded125,226 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 CHC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2020 125,226 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 122,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 3 Sep 2018 122,629 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Aug 2017 117,845 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 113,517 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 108,766 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 107,266 miles

front screen scratched

Pass 22 Feb 2014 103,392 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 95,348 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge

Slight damage to the nearside front lower ball joint cover

Fail 28 Jan 2013 95,348 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight damage to the nearside front lower ball joint cover

Pass 5 Sep 2011 88,152 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 86,664 miles

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

surface corrosion to several metal brake pipes

Fail 21 Aug 2010 86,664 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface corrosion to several metal brake pipes

Pass 18 Aug 2009 78,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 68,007 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 58,464 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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RV05 CHC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV05 CHC, 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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RV05 CHC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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