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PX05 WXT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

187,760 mi
Last recorded187,760 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 WXT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 187,760 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 187,759 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides bushes on body (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced broken off axle tube (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 184,067 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 184,058 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (3.7.B.3)

O/S/R brake very noisy - on metal

Pass 19 Mar 2015 180,505 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2015 180,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 174,403 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 174,396 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 157,076 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 157,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust correded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 134,734 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 130,731 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 108,086 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 108,085 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

centre stop innop

Pass 9 Apr 2010 87,490 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 87,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,766 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 44,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre inner tread scuffing recomend tracking check

o/s/r light lence cracked / broken. no white light showing

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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PX05 WXT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PX05 WXT, 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 PX05 WXT registered?

PX05 WXT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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