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RV05 ZWJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,880 mi
Last recorded162,880 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 162,880 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 161,026 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 161,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 158,399 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 152,566 miles

clutch and brake pedal rubbers slight rear

Fail 28 Feb 2015 152,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers slight rear

Pass 26 Feb 2014 146,198 miles

pedal rubbers slight wear

slight hole silencer

Fail 15 Feb 2014 146,198 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

pedal rubbers slight wear

slight hole silencer

Pass 25 Jan 2013 135,600 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 135,600 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 130,535 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 106,103 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 81,553 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 59,525 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 59,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,611 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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 ZWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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