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RV05 ZVJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,753 mi
Last recorded145,753 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 145,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 142,735 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 142,735 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both N\S and O\S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Sill corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 139,774 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 132,209 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 110,792 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 110,792 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 89,648 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 89,349 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s mid section of inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 86,415 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 83,001 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 80,636 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 80,636 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 78,201 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 76,508 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

drivers door check strap loose

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2012 74,504 miles

slight oil leak from bell housing area

Pass 26 Feb 2011 73,144 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 73,144 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 70,426 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 61,256 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 61,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 48,992 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 ZVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZVJ, 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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What year was RV05 ZVJ registered?

RV05 ZVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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