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RV55 FPN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,412 mi
Last recorded108,412 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 FPN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 108,412 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf springs corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2023 108,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf springs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2022 105,041 miles

corrosion in sills

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 102,150 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill deformed but not considered to be weakened

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 98,474 miles

both rear leaf spring corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2020 98,474 miles

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

both rear leaf spring corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 95,839 miles

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 95,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 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))

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 92,087 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 88,801 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 84,359 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 81,153 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 81,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 78,880 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 76,038 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2012 73,367 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 69,665 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 69,649 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r foot brake very noisy

Fail 21 Sep 2010 59,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,613 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,733 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 44,733 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 32,695 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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RV55 FPN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RV55 FPN, 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 FPN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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