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RV55 CYE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,351 mi
Last recorded122,351 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 CYE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2018 122,351 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear chassis

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2017 120,352 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded close to excessive

corrosion to front subframe

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to rear chassis

oil leak

steering rack and pipes wet

Fail 7 Nov 2017 120,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside 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)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

oil leak

steering rack and pipes wet

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

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

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

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

both rear brake pipes corroded close to excessive

corrosion to front subframe

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 3 Nov 2016 116,837 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Nov 2016 116,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 111,865 miles

Exhaust leaking +centre mounting tempery repair

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

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

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

Rear Hi level stop light not working

Fail 10 Nov 2014 108,041 miles

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre worn on edges and offside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre slightly under inflated

rear section of exhaust at clamps slightly detiorated

Pass 10 Nov 2014 108,041 miles

Oil leak

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

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre worn on edges and offside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre slightly under inflated

rear section of exhaust at clamps slightly detiorated

Pass 8 Nov 2013 100,627 miles

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

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

dent in n/s/f sill from a jack

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

wipers old

Fail 6 Nov 2013 100,627 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

dent in n/s/f sill from a jack

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

wipers old

Pass 18 Sep 2012 90,476 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 80,404 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 74,646 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 60,395 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 47,577 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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RV55 CYE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RV55 CYE, 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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RV55 CYE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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