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RY05 DWP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

142,970 mi
Last recorded142,970 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 DWP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 142,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 141,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

O/S/R inner sill corroded

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2023

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged/holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear inner arch linings insecure

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front - heavily worn/smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 131,961 miles

Both rear inner wheel arch liners slightly insecure

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and both rear - slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 131,961 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Both rear inner wheel arch liners slightly insecure

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and both rear - slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 124,404 miles

Both rear inner wheel arch liners insecure

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear X2 - greased (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Perished (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 123,991 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front and both rear to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 4.39 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Both rear inner wheel arch liners insecure

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear X2 - greased (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Perished (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 118,933 miles

Both rear inner wheel arch liners insecure

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (x2) greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and both rear to hoses - slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer - missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 118,825 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Both rear inner wheel arch liners insecure

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (x2) greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and both rear to hoses - slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer - missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear engine stabiliser mounting excessively worn

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

Pass 2 May 2019 112,491 miles

Both rear inner wheel arch trims insecure

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and both rear (to hoses) slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Perished (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Gearbox stabiliser mount worn

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front - worn smooth on inner edges and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 112,484 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both rear inner wheel arch trims insecure

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and both rear (to hoses) slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Perished (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Gearbox stabiliser mount worn

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front - worn smooth on inner edges and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 104,675 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded And both rear - to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Offside rear inner arch guard insecure

Oil leak

Power steering rack damp

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Crack also in top of windscreen (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 104,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded And both rear - to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Offside rear inner arch guard insecure

Oil leak

Power steering rack damp

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Crack also in top of windscreen (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 96,744 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

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

front tyres cracking and perishing

screw found in the nearside front tyre

slight corrosion to the o/s/r lower sill

Fail 13 Jan 2017 96,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

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

front tyres cracking and perishing

screw found in the nearside front tyre

slight corrosion to the o/s/r lower sill

Pass 18 Jan 2016 90,893 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside front valve stem perished

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen cracked in top of screen not in driver's view of the road

Fail 18 Jan 2016 90,893 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside front valve stem perished

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen cracked in top of screen not in driver's view of the road

Pass 26 Jan 2015 84,808 miles

Front exhaust rubber missing but exhaust still secure

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 84,808 miles

Front exhaust rubber missing but exhaust still secure

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 78,365 miles

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

crack across top of windscreen , close to legal requirements and will need attention very soon

nearside rear inner and offside rear outer wheel rims have some slight damage

offside front and offside rear tyre have some stonecut damage in places

some imbalance to rear brakes during roller brake test

Fail 9 Jan 2014 78,365 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crack across top of windscreen , close to legal requirements and will need attention very soon

nearside rear inner and offside rear outer wheel rims have some slight damage

offside front and offside rear tyre have some stonecut damage in places

some imbalance to rear brakes during roller brake test

Fail 23 Nov 2012 70,531 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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

crack in windscreen.(outside of wiper zone)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 70,531 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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

crack in windscreen.(outside of wiper zone)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 55,003 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 55,003 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 45,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 45,896 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 41,706 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,107 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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RY05 DWP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RY05 DWP, 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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RY05 DWP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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