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ST05 WUX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,430 mi
Last recorded147,430 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 WUX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 147,430 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 147,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 139,988 miles

advise both front outer sill area's corroded/holed but not in a precribed area as yet

advise freeplay through steering wheel

advise front disc's slight rusting

advise remainder of sills

Fail 9 Oct 2014 139,988 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

advise both front outer sill area's corroded/holed but not in a precribed area as yet

advise freeplay through steering wheel

advise front disc's slight rusting

advise remainder of sills

Pass 23 Sep 2013 133,746 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 126,652 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 126,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 110,565 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 89,922 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 68,500 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 47,903 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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ST05 WUX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ST05 WUX, 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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ST05 WUX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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