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VK05 RHY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,033 mi
Last recorded115,033 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 RHY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 115,033 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 115,032 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 99,834 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 85,521 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

oil leaks on engine

Fail 19 Jul 2011 85,521 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

oil leaks on engine

Pass 22 Jul 2010 72,189 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 51,009 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,859 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 46,859 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,906 miles

Oil leak

off side tyre inner edge worn close to 1.6m

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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VK05 RHY 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 70%.

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 VK05 RHY, 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 VK05 RHY registered?

VK05 RHY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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