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RV55 XVG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

192,719 mi
Last recorded192,719 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2024 192,719 miles

Front Brake servo defective or ineffective pedal drops intermitently possible servo issue or air in hydraulic system (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak from bottom of fuel injection pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion, hole on inner sill and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight cloudy effecting beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole inner sill and outer sill split (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tail section large hole (rubbed through by drop link contacting) (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn out and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s/r and o/s/r rear most inner arch panels corrosion visable (obscured by arch liners) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 180,665 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 170,811 miles

Exhaust corroded & slight leak

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorating

Nearside front wheel bearing slight roughness & movement

Offside front tyre approaching wear markers

Oil leak not excessive

Pass 26 Jan 2021 161,023 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 155,558 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 144,934 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 133,490 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 123,135 miles

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

Leak off pipes

Nearside rear lens slightly damaged

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2016 111,463 miles

Coolant below min

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 111,361 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Coolant below min

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 100,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 89,879 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 82,175 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 77,230 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 72,426 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 72,426 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 67,180 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 67,180 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 61,682 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 61,655 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 61,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 XVG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XVG, 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 XVG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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