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RV55 FSL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,681 mi
Last recorded126,681 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 126,681 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 126,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 104,528 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2016 90,126 miles

Engine oil leaks

Fail 23 Apr 2016 90,126 miles

Engine oil leaks

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 79,661 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre low

Fail 2 Mar 2015 79,661 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre low

Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,337 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2014 72,337 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 63,587 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyres sidewalls cut

Fail 16 Feb 2013 63,587 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres sidewalls cut

Pass 29 Feb 2012 52,340 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 52,333 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 43,126 miles

front tyre tread down

Fail 19 Feb 2011 43,114 miles

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

front tyre treads getting low

wet test

Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,380 miles

loose drivers door checkstrap

oil leak right hand rear of engine

passenger wiper split end

v.slightly binding offside rear whhel

Pass 24 Nov 2008 22,011 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 FSL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 RV55 FSL, 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 FSL registered?

RV55 FSL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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