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RY54 VST

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,833 mi
Last recorded140,833 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 140,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery warning light on

Fail 8 Apr 2013 140,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery warning light on

Pass 7 Apr 2012 119,649 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery light on

side to side wear on steering column

Fail 7 Apr 2012 119,649 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery light on

side to side wear on steering column

Pass 5 Apr 2011 97,324 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)

battery light on

dampness around steering rack

engine stabalizer bar broken

high level stop light not working

Fail 5 Apr 2011 97,324 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

battery light on

dampness around steering rack

engine stabalizer bar broken

high level stop light not working

Pass 20 Feb 2010 66,774 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2010 66,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 49,262 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 42,161 miles

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

near-side front wheel rim damaged

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 VST is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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