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PE05 WUM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,482 mi
Last recorded111,482 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 WUM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 111,482 miles

Oil leak engine ()

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 10 Oct 2016 111,425 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 10 Jun 2015

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2015

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 96,241 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 95,713 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 88,399 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 88,360 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 80,787 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 80,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 62,813 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers starting to split

near side inner c/v boot split

Fail 8 Mar 2011 62,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers starting to split

near side inner c/v boot split

Pass 6 Mar 2010 45,353 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 45,353 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,085 miles

O/S/Rear light is slightly damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,237 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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PE05 WUM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PE05 WUM, 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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PE05 WUM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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