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MW05 WRX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

226,877 mi
Last recorded226,877 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 WRX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 226,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 226,708 miles

Nearside outer sill corrode

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 226,251 miles

All brake pipes slight corroded!

Fail 2 Oct 2017 226,251 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All brake pipes slight corroded!

Fail 18 Apr 2017 225,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill area. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill area. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area. (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 216,223 miles

front reg plate deteriated

n/s/r outer sill corodded

o/s/r metal brake pipes corodded slightly

Fail 18 Apr 2016 216,223 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f outer cv boot split (2.4.G.4e)

front reg plate deteriated

n/s/r outer sill corodded

o/s/r metal brake pipes corodded slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2015 194,158 miles

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

both front inner rack ends have play

n/s/f d rubber has slight play

Pass 22 Apr 2014 172,939 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2014 172,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f inner brake pad gettin low

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 147,064 miles

n/s/f headlight lens scratched

o/s mirror damaged

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2013 147,064 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f headlight lens scratched

o/s mirror damaged

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 123,893 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 102,023 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 84,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Fail 19 Mar 2010 84,328 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Pass 6 Apr 2009 68,258 miles

front registration plate starting to deteriorat

Fail 17 Apr 2008 50,521 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,521 miles

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

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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MW05 WRX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MW05 WRX, 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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MW05 WRX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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