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MW54 JHY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,690 mi
Last recorded177,690 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 JHY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 177,690 miles

underboy corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2017 171,498 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 171,498 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 169,353 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 169,350 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 158,253 miles

Drivers interior door handle stiff in operation.

N/s/f wiper blade torn.

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 143,820 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 139,840 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 139,840 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 132,300 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 114,004 miles

note front number plate is cracked.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 85,370 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 55,248 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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MW54 JHY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 MW54 JHY, 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 MW54 JHY registered?

MW54 JHY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is MW54 JHY safe to buy?

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