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LX05 WYG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

195,811 mi
Last recorded195,811 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 WYG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 195,811 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 192,769 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Fail 28 Feb 2018 192,764 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 11 Jan 2017 187,418 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Fail 9 Jan 2017 187,338 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 12 Jan 2016 182,378 miles

Nearside Front and offside tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 12 Dec 2014 177,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2014 177,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 161,393 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 161,393 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 130,767 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 130,767 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 83,619 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2010 74,742 miles

Near-side and off-side rear bumper end caps not fitted.

Fail 20 Jun 2010 74,742 miles

Near-side and off-side rear bumper end caps not fitted.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 66,194 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 55,404 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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LX05 WYG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LX05 WYG, 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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LX05 WYG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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