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FG55 WXE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

174,046 mi
Last recorded174,046 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 WXE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 174,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

underside and components heavily corroded in places

Pass 18 Sep 2013 162,825 miles

leaf springs corroded.

n/s/f to rear metal brake pipe heavily corroded.

Fail 18 Sep 2013 162,823 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

leaf springs corroded.

n/s/f to rear metal brake pipe heavily corroded.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 154,029 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 154,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 142,420 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 142,229 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advice drivers door hindge pin faulty

advice offside front inner drive shaft support bearing noisie

Pass 29 Sep 2010 112,924 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 112,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 97,115 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 97,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 85,413 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 85,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f fog lamp broken

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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FG55 WXE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 FG55 WXE, 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 FG55 WXE registered?

FG55 WXE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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