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FG05 XWY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,198 mi
Last recorded75,198 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 XWY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,198 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 69,027 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 65,852 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 65,622 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings ns sill holes by nsr wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 57,658 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 57,658 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 53,090 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 53,083 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 50,208 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Spare wheel not fully secure.

Fail 25 Jul 2012 46,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 46,747 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 39,721 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 32,357 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 32,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 27,175 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 22,272 miles

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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FG05 XWY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FG05 XWY, 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 FG05 XWY registered?

FG05 XWY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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The MOT history for FG05 XWY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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