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MW55 UWM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,354 mi
Last recorded27,354 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 UWM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 27,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

head lamps poor condition

Fail 21 Oct 2025 27,354 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

head lamps poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2024 26,719 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 26,417 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 26,010 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 25,512 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 25,027 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 24,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 23,679 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 23,080 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 22,290 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 21,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Oct 2014 20,685 miles

both offside front & rear tyres badly persihed due to age!

Fail 28 Oct 2014 20,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both offside front & rear tyres badly persihed due to age!

Pass 23 Oct 2013 18,651 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 17,323 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 15,678 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 14,065 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 12,747 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 12,747 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 10,316 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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MW55 UWM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MW55 UWM, 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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MW55 UWM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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