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AD54 WGK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

136,809 mi
Last recorded136,809 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 WGK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 136,809 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 136,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2024 133,351 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 130,517 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 130,509 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 128,302 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4

Fail 28 Oct 2021 128,302 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4

Pass 1 Oct 2020 123,107 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 120,615 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 120,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 115,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack has slight weep of oil

Fail 18 Sep 2018 115,229 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack has slight weep of oil

Pass 20 Sep 2017 109,517 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 102,091 miles

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

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2016 102,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2015 928,353 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 928,353 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 81,130 miles

offside mirror damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2014 81,128 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

offside mirror damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2013 76,609 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 76,601 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 72,080 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2012 72,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 68,088 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 63,857 miles

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

Oil leak

reverse lights staying on

Pass 30 Jan 2009 57,440 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 50,598 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 50,530 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AD54 WGK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AD54 WGK, 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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AD54 WGK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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