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VU55 WKJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

170,908 mi
Last recorded170,908 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 WKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 170,908 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 170,291 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 170,291 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 170,177 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 166,808 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in side wall

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 166,808 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in side wall

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 154,383 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 154,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 122,988 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bind nearside front brake.

Fail 25 Jul 2013 122,987 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 95,792 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 95,592 miles

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

Offside 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 Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,706 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 53,651 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level low

Pass 2 Mar 2010 22,281 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 22,036 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

off side front tyre is wearing close to the legal limit.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,195 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 21,195 miles

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

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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VU55 WKJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VU55 WKJ, 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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VU55 WKJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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