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RY05 WTO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

229,363 mi
Last recorded229,363 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 229,363 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 220,749 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges of both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 209,956 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 209,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

centre heat shield becoming loose

Pass 6 Oct 2017 195,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion forming on both outer sills at rear

Fail 6 Oct 2017 195,739 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion forming on both outer sills at rear

Pass 9 Sep 2016 180,319 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 171,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 171,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 159,649 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 159,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 143,395 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 122,685 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 98,396 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 86,027 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 70,583 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 50,792 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 WTO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WTO, 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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What year was RY05 WTO registered?

RY05 WTO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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