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MF55 WZT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

147,365 mi
Last recorded147,365 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 WZT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 147,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 146,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside has been undersealed

Pass 12 Apr 2024 137,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 129,331 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 129,329 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 116,182 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 107,913 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 84,716 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 84,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap not connected (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 81,626 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 81,621 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower engine oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2017 78,030 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Nov 2017 78,027 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 69,929 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 69,929 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE AND BACK BOX HOLED (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at junction of flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

dash lights not working

Fail 24 Nov 2015

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at junction of flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

dash lights not working

Fail 18 Nov 2014 56,123 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 56,123 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 50,717 miles

Engine oil around top of engine

Fail 8 Nov 2012 45,050 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 45,050 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 37,790 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 37,790 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 33,599 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 33,599 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,647 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 28,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 20,484 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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MF55 WZT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 MF55 WZT, 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 MF55 WZT registered?

MF55 WZT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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