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RV05 YFZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,364 mi
Last recorded151,364 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 YFZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 151,364 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 143,592 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 138,943 miles

Coolant leak at front above radiator ()

Front exhaust pipe mounting bracket broken

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Dec 2016 138,925 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Coolant leak at front above radiator ()

Front exhaust pipe mounting bracket broken

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 134,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and showing uneven wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner track rod showing slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and showing uneven wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and showing uneven wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 133,958 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and showing uneven wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner track rod showing slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and showing uneven wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and showing uneven wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 123,599 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 123,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 106,536 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 106,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 91,464 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 91,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 81,386 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 81,383 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 68,609 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 58,020 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 51,033 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 51,033 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 42,047 miles

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

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

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 YFZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 YFZ, 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 YFZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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