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MW54 JGV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

183,729 mi
Last recorded183,729 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 JGV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2020 183,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going from flexi back into engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 172,264 miles

general under-body corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 5 Mar 2018 167,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 160,051 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 160,051 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 145,830 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 145,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 142,505 miles

Chip in windscreen not in any zone

Pass 3 Jan 2014 129,523 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 129,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 115,542 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 105,406 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 105,406 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 96,355 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 82,228 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 67,790 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 67,784 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

osr tyre bald on inner edge tread depth ok over three quarters central band

Pass 2 Jan 2008 52,667 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 52,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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MW54 JGV 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 57.9%.

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 MW54 JGV, 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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MW54 JGV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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