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RV05 YBH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,770 mi
Last recorded117,770 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 YBH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 117,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

wipers smeary

Pass 17 Oct 2017 110,443 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective and lower ()

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal area less then 30cm from component (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 93,989 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2015 78,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

engine oil leaks

Fail 9 Nov 2015 78,932 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Oct 2014 176,922 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 168,362 miles

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

crack on windscreen but not in drivers view of road

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Nov 2013 168,326 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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

crack on windscreen but not in drivers view of road

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2012 162,756 miles

Both Rear Inner Sills Rusting

Both Rear Suspension Leaf Springs Rusting

Chips In Windscreen

Spare Tyre 3mm

Fail 29 Oct 2012 162,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Spare Tyre 3mm

Both Rear Inner Sills Rusting

Both Rear Suspension Leaf Springs Rusting

Chips In Windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2011 155,505 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre On 3mm

Offside Front Tyre On 3mm

Pass 23 Jun 2010 134,418 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDEGS

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 134,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDEGS

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 105,774 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 77,631 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 77,631 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

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 YBH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YBH, 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 YBH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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