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RV05 PWL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,067 mi
Last recorded126,067 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 PWL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2018 126,067 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 1x rubber split/perished. (7.1.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill section. (2.4.A.3)

engine sump corroded leaking oil.

oil mist steering rack area on the n/s.

rear step/bumper brackets badly corroded.

stone chip top of front screen on the o/s.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 117,838 miles

centre rear light not working.

corrosion to n/s sill at rear.

slight free play n/s/f lower ball joint.

small split n/s/f inner cv boot.

small split o/s/f anti roll bar link lower ball joint cover.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 109,626 miles

centre rear lamp not working.

front brake discs liped/lusty.

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

various front/rear brake pipes surface rust/corrosion.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 109,615 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre rear lamp not working.

front brake discs liped/lusty.

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

various front/rear brake pipes surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 102,632 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 102,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 97,026 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 90,259 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 81,270 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm.

Fail 10 Apr 2012 81,270 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 3mm.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 72,912 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 1 Apr 2011 72,912 miles

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

exhaust center section slight rusty

front pads getting low

inner surface corrosion to front discs

Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,429 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 58,420 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 43,058 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 43,058 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,650 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 PWL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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