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RV55 XWA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,590 mi
Last recorded146,590 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 146,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 144,113 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 139,376 miles

coolant leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 139,375 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

coolant leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 125,607 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 125,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 108,290 miles

damage to windscreen outside swept area

Pass 24 Sep 2012 96,656 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 96,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 86,237 miles

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

both front brake discs are corroded

high level brake lamp does not work

slight cuts in off side rear tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2011 86,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front brake discs are corroded

high level brake lamp does not work

slight cuts in off side rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2010 74,616 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 62,120 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edge

slight play nearside front antiroll bar link

Pass 15 Oct 2008 48,933 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 48,933 miles

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 XWA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XWA, 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 XWA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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