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RV55 FSD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,971 mi
Last recorded153,971 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 FSD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 153,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 152,740 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 152,740 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 149,230 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 146,151 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 141,704 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 141,605 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 137,007 miles

both outer sills corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 134,070 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 124,529 miles

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

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

battery light on

offside rear abs wire support bracket insecure

radiator damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2013 124,529 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

battery light on

offside rear abs wire support bracket insecure

radiator damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2012 114,032 miles

Alternator lamp illuminated indicating charging system fault

Fail 18 Jul 2012 113,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Alternator lamp illuminated indicating charging system fault

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 88,144 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 88,144 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 71,774 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads low

rear bumper slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2009 53,033 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 53,033 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 FSD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FSD, 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 RV55 FSD registered?

RV55 FSD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is RV55 FSD safe to buy?

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