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RY05 WVE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,149 mi
Last recorded185,149 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 185,149 miles

damage to vehicle body n/s/r.

n/s/r brake pipe signs of corrosion.

o/s outer sill corrosion at rear.

o/s/r tyre 1.6 to 2mm.

various stone chips in front screen.

Fail 26 Jan 2016 185,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (5.2.6)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp come on with side lights. (1.2.1f)

damage to vehicle body n/s/r.

n/s/r brake pipe signs of corrosion.

o/s outer sill corrosion at rear.

o/s/r tyre 1.6 to 2mm.

various stone chips in front screen.

n/s outer sill large hole at rear.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 170,158 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

chip in screen

corrosion sills

Fail 12 Jan 2015 170,153 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

chip in screen

corrosion sills

Pass 31 Jan 2014 161,839 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

corrosion n/s sill

damage n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 30 Jan 2014 161,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

corrosion n/s sill

damage n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 19 Nov 2012 146,574 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

chip in screen

damage n/s/r wheel arch

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2011 130,767 miles

coolant low

damage n/s/r wheel arch

water leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 113,024 miles

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

damage n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 5 Jan 2011 113,020 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

damage n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 5 Jan 2010 90,345 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 73,320 miles

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

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 WVE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WVE, 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 WVE registered?

RY05 WVE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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