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KW54 GWZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

198,866 mi
Last recorded198,866 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 GWZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 198,866 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 196,430 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 192,636 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 179,545 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 164,657 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 164,653 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 12 Jan 2015 148,186 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside front drive shaft bearing rough when rotated

Oil leak

Steering rack damp with fluid

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 148,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust rubber hanger split and unservicable

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside front drive shaft bearing rough when rotated

Oil leak

Steering rack damp with fluid

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 131,794 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2014 131,794 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2013 114,662 miles

drive belt deteriorated

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2013 114,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

drive belt deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2012 98,594 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 80,462 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 62,076 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 53,595 miles

Oil leak

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

N S washer frozen

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 53,595 miles

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

N S washer frozen

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2008 43,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

high level stop light not working

offside front tyre on limits requires attention

Pass 1 Feb 2008 43,956 miles

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

Oil leak

high level stop light not working

offside front tyre on limits requires attention

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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KW54 GWZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KW54 GWZ, 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 KW54 GWZ registered?

KW54 GWZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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