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VK05 RVY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,177 mi
Last recorded183,177 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 183,177 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

bodywork corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2018 178,881 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bonnet edge! (6.1.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 173,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Feb 2017 173,942 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Feb 2016 170,172 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 158,376 miles

Nearside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both outer lower sills are starting to corrode

Pass 5 Feb 2014 146,600 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r, tyre is perished

Pass 3 Aug 2012 130,429 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 121,229 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 111,051 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 111,051 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 100,056 miles

bad water leak in cab

battery warning light on permanent

both number plates deteriating

Pass 1 Apr 2008 81,304 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 81,303 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RVY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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