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RV05 LYR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,673 mi
Last recorded165,673 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 LYR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 165,673 miles

battery/charging system warning lamp illuminated

both rear tyres worn on edges

brake pipe to offside rear corroded

front exhaust rubber broken

rear exhaust deteriorating

signs of a power steering fluid leak(rack)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 165,575 miles

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

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

battery/charging system warning lamp illuminated

both rear tyres worn on edges

both wiper blades split

brake pipe to offside rear corroded

front exhaust rubber broken

nearside front tyre wearing edges

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorating

signs of a power steering fluid leak(rack)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 160,214 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Mar 2013 160,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Mar 2012 155,325 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 155,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 148,518 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 115,071 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 92,074 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 70,993 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 LYR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV05 LYR registered?

RV05 LYR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RV05 LYR safe to buy?

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