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RV55 XWR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,166 mi
Last recorded148,166 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2022 148,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 128,768 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 170,319 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 167,710 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 161,779 miles

various engine oil leaks

Fail 20 Apr 2016 161,778 miles

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

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

various engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Apr 2015 157,424 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 157,424 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 154,005 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 151,413 miles

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)

Oil leak

both wiper blades are slightly worn

n/s/r wheel corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 121,273 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 93,035 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 93,035 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 74,463 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 54,188 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 XWR 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 73.3%.

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

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