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RV05 YFF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,210 mi
Last recorded171,210 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 171,210 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre perished

rear bumper end caps missing

Fail 11 Mar 2019 171,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre perished

rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 10 Apr 2018 167,064 miles

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

high leval stop light ? inopp.

rear bumper end caps missing

Fail 29 Mar 2018 167,062 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

high leval stop light ? inopp.

rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 7 Feb 2017 162,611 miles

both end caps on rear bumper missing ?

high leval stop light ? inopp.

Fail 6 Feb 2017 162,597 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall of n/s/f tyre. (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres bald inners & (4.1.E.1)

both end caps on rear bumper missing ?

high leval stop light ? inopp.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 158,017 miles

both end caps on rear bumper missing ?

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

high leval stop light ?? inopp.

Fail 15 Feb 2016 158,017 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s blade split hense (8.2.2)

both end caps on rear bumper missing ?

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

high leval stop light ?? inopp.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 152,694 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 152,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 148,742 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 148,742 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 137,085 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front tyre very close to limit, worn on inner edge

spare tyre is worn close to limit

Fail 2 Mar 2013 136,475 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front tyre very close to limit, worn on inner edge

spare tyre is worn close to limit

tracking check

Pass 21 Mar 2012 121,713 miles

offside front tyre wearing low

slight roughness from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Mar 2011 107,018 miles

brake pedal rubber is slightly worn

offside rear tyre has a nail in its tread and also some stonecut damage in places (may need attention soon)

oil leaks from under engine area

slight oil dampness stains around power steering rack area

Pass 11 Mar 2010 85,227 miles

both rear tyres have stonecut damage in places

exhaust system heavily corroded in places

offside front brake binding very slightly when turned by hand

oil dampness under engine

slight wear in nearside inner steering track rod knuckle joint

Pass 12 Mar 2009 67,670 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to offside rear tyre side wall

Pass 11 Apr 2008 50,706 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 YFF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YFF, 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 YFF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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