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RV55 XVB

2005 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,930 mi
Last recorded110,930 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Connect103,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 XVB
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 110,930 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 110,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill support panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill support panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Sills and rear body panels corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2018 107,915 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 105,193 miles

Nearside Rear light is damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills are corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 94,754 miles

O/s/f beam pattern poor.

high level brake light inop.

Fail 23 May 2016 94,754 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both to front flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

O/s/f beam pattern poor.

high level brake light inop.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 86,138 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 75,630 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 75,624 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 71,505 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 71,505 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,680 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 66,680 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

unable to gain entry into rear of van doors wont open

Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,576 miles

battery warning light on dash

brake pedal rubber split

front wiper blades worn and also wiper arms slightly worn.

unable to open rear door from the outside

Fail 9 Sep 2011 60,575 miles

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

battery warning light on dash

brake pedal rubber split

front wiper blades worn and also wiper arms slightly worn.

unable to open rear door from the outside

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,554 miles

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

battery light lit up on dash

Fail 1 Sep 2010 52,554 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

battery light lit up on dash

Pass 7 Sep 2009 43,082 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,152 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Connect?

Based on 7,482 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 296
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 274
Brake pipe excessively corroded 175
Stop lamp not working 166
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 154
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RV55 XVB is a 2005 Ford Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2005 Ford Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 103,416 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 Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 296 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV55 XVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RV55 XVB registered?

RV55 XVB is a 2005 Ford Connect, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is RV55 XVB safe to buy?

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