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RV05 YEJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,176 mi
Last recorded152,176 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 152,176 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 152,172 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 152,088 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 152,048 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2015 143,634 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 136,224 miles

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

both wiper blades worn

Pass 4 Mar 2013 127,113 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 9 Mar 2012 118,386 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

exhaust silencer rusted

o/s washer jet blocked

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 109,637 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 101,694 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 87,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front brake hose close to drive shaft on right hand lock

Pass 28 Mar 2008 68,119 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 YEJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YEJ, 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 YEJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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