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OU54 WXW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

105,813 mi
Last recorded105,813 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 WXW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 105,813 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 104,176 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 101,990 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 101,265 miles

osr bumper trim missing

Pass 27 Jun 2022 97,598 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 97,584 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 24 May 2019 93,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 24 May 2019 93,197 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Feb 2018 89,002 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 85,239 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 81,782 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 81,782 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 77,745 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 77,744 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 74,689 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 74,689 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 70,400 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 70,391 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 65,825 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 61,658 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 51,310 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 51,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 42,829 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 42,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 35,033 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 35,033 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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OU54 WXW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OU54 WXW, 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 OU54 WXW registered?

OU54 WXW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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