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RV05 PWN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

236,643 mi
Last recorded236,643 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 236,643 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jul 2021 233,324 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 233,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 230,593 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer wall

Fail 26 Jun 2020 230,523 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 8 Jul 2019 228,062 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

poor beam patterns to both headlamps

Fail 29 Jun 2019 228,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

poor beam patterns to both headlamps

Pass 23 Jun 2018 80,866 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2017 222,830 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak Oil filter leaking ()

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Wiper blade scratch (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 222,830 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak Oil filter leaking ()

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Wiper blade scratch (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both....x2 (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working Both...x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 222,806 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box has been cut off (7.1.2)

Major oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 209,004 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Oil leak ()

One stone chip at windscreen

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 209,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Oil leak ()

One stone chip at windscreen

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 200,488 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 200,488 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 188,377 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 173,639 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 163,598 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 140,235 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 111,997 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 111,997 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 80,824 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 80,824 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 55,716 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 PWN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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