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RY05 WTR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

174,700 mi
Last recorded174,700 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 174,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 174,603 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 167,642 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S to N/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 167,642 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S to N/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 161,994 miles

exhaust flexy section worn

Nearside Rear tyre perished on inner side wall

Offside head lamp deteriorated

coolant leaks

footbrake peddle rubber worn down to metal

front and rear number plates deteriorated

oil leaks

rear metal bumper corroded/has holes

50% rear brake imbalance

Fail 5 Oct 2017 161,914 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front 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 tyre perished on inner side wall

Offside head lamp deteriorated

coolant leaks

exhaust flexy section worn

footbrake peddle rubber worn down to metal

front and rear number plates deteriorated

oil leaks

rear metal bumper corroded/has holes

50% rear brake imbalance

Pass 23 Aug 2016 152,819 miles

brake pedal rubber is split worn

centre brake light is not working

chips in the windscreen

Fail 9 Aug 2016 152,038 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal rubber is split worn

centre brake light is not working

chips in the windscreen

Fail 28 Aug 2015 135,499 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 135,499 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 119,547 miles

brake pedal rubber is worn

centre brake light is not working

chip in the windscreen

Fail 19 Aug 2014 119,405 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal rubber is worn

centre brake light is not working

chip in the windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2013 103,615 miles

nearside inner cv boot is split

Fail 22 Aug 2013 103,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside inner cv boot is split

Pass 22 Aug 2012 88,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

brake pedal rubber is worn

nearside front inner cv boot is split

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2012 88,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

brake pedal rubber is worn

nearside front inner cv boot is split

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2011 72,347 miles

brake light in the rear window is not working

o/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge

o/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge & cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2010 57,146 miles

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre valve cracking

Fail 18 Aug 2010 57,146 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre valve cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2009 42,266 miles

stop light in the rear door is not working

Fail 20 Aug 2009 42,266 miles

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

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

stop light in the rear door is not working

Pass 20 Aug 2008 26,454 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 WTR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 WTR, 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 WTR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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