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RV05 YGM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,010 mi
Last recorded75,010 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 75,010 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 69,668 miles

rear bumper end caps missing

Fail 17 Oct 2019 69,668 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 8 Nov 2018 62,500 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 62,500 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s and high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 54,879 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 54,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill within 30cm of mounting (5.2.6)

Steering locking device missing column insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 45,046 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 45,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 35,332 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 28,542 miles

inner gator n/s/f deteriorating

o/s/f inner gator deteriorating

Pass 11 Oct 2013 240,103 miles

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

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Severe oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2013 24,000 miles

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

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

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

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Severe oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 15,295 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 2,328 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

Pass 28 Jun 2010 70,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 55,436 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2008 40,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 YGM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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