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VK05 RVF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

187,330 mi
Last recorded187,330 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 187,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 187,330 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 178,717 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 178,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 169,812 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018 169,810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 159,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi slightly damaged and complete exhaust heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

brake and fuel lines greased

Fail 13 Apr 2017 159,558 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi slightly damaged and complete exhaust heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

brake and fuel lines greased

Pass 21 Apr 2016 147,865 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear pipes greased

Pass 22 Apr 2015 135,750 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 135,750 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 122,821 miles

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

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Apr 2014 122,820 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2013 112,364 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 99,669 miles

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 20 Apr 2012 99,664 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 20 Apr 2011 83,817 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 68,555 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,339 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 38,106 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 38,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 RVF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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