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RY54 VRN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,091 mi
Last recorded110,091 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 VRN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 110,091 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 107,885 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 106,342 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 106,340 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid + rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill - several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front steel brake pipes beginning to corrode

Pass 3 Feb 2017 104,264 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges - on wear limit

corrosion beginning to both sill panels

Pass 14 Jan 2016 102,551 miles

slight corrosion to both sill panels

wear to both front + o/s rear tyres

Fail 27 Jan 2015 101,050 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 101,050 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 97,870 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 93,587 miles

n/s front + spare tyres worn

Fail 14 Aug 2012 93,587 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front + spare tyres worn

Pass 18 Aug 2011 89,183 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 89,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre stop light not working

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 65,374 miles

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

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

front brake pads look to be wearing low

spare tyre is illegal

Fail 24 Sep 2010 65,317 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads look to be wearing low

spare tyre is illegal

Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,407 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,079 miles

both front brake discs worn on edges

nearside steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,263 miles

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

Offside 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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RY54 VRN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RY54 VRN, 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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RY54 VRN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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