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RY05 HBO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,479 mi
Last recorded174,479 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 HBO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 174,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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 3 Feb 2021 170,224 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 170,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 165,484 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 156,390 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 144,985 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 135,437 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 122,835 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 122,835 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 114,449 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 92,987 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 81,842 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 81,834 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 71,701 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 59,798 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 46,848 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 33,010 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,489 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 HBO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RY05 HBO, 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 HBO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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