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RV55 XVO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,576 mi
Last recorded96,576 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 96,576 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking between treads

Under vehicle corroded, front & rear suspension components

Pass 19 Feb 2022 91,229 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 84,579 miles

180 mm of front screen along the top covered by decal

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources modification to rear camera but does not illuminate number plate (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake pedal anti-slip worn on edge

Fail 4 Mar 2021 84,579 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

180 mm of front screen along the top covered by decal

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake pedal anti-slip worn on edge

Pass 2 Sep 2019 71,602 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 4/5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield adrift from fixing`s

Fail 2 Sep 2019 71,602 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 4/5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working hi level not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust heat shield adrift from fixing`s

Pass 10 Sep 2018 62,749 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER`S WEAK

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 62,749 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER`S WEAK

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 56,350 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 56,350 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 54,732 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 54,732 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 53,993 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 52,905 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 52,905 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,433 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 50,545 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 49,047 miles

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

advisery; both rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,893 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,506 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 37,220 miles

nearside rear light lens cracked

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 XVO 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 71.4%.

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

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