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RV05 ZVU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

198,951 mi
Last recorded198,951 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 ZVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 198,951 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper corner trim panel missing

Offside Outer Sill corroded and holed front and rear but not affecting structural strength

Fail 7 Oct 2020 198,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper corner trim panel missing

Offside Outer Sill corroded and holed front and rear but not affecting structural strength

Pass 9 Sep 2019 194,517 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 194,514 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leaking rigid pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear under heatshield (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2018 193,016 miles

Nearside Headlight beam pattern poor but just visible

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

Offside Headlight beam pattern poor but just visible

Pass 8 Aug 2017 190,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 186,192 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 180,498 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 173,308 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 173,308 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 164,392 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 147,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 126,555 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2010 102,841 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 79,793 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 58,101 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 48,440 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,440 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 ZVU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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