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RV05 ZWK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,598 mi
Last recorded116,598 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 116,598 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 116,598 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 112,425 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 110,237 miles

corrosion to rear bumper

Pass 19 Oct 2018 106,765 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 106,764 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 106,636 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 103,901 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 103,900 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 100,054 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Misting on steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 99,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box. (7.1.2)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Misting on steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 92,418 miles

oil/fuel residue on engine

slight exhaust blow from rear

slight lip on discs slight play in bearings

Pass 29 Oct 2014 89,967 miles

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

Wire rubs on nearside front tyre on full lock

Fail 28 Oct 2014 89,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Wire rubs on nearside front tyre on full lock

Pass 15 Oct 2013 86,788 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 86,788 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 83,349 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 79,257 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 72,895 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,727 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 68,727 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 56,091 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 56,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,500 miles

Offside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 40,500 miles

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

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

Offside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 ZWK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZWK, 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 ZWK registered?

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

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