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WD05 HVJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,544 mi
Last recorded106,544 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 HVJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 106,544 miles

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

exhaust silencer rusting

Fail 27 Jul 2017 106,544 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust silencer rusting

Pass 29 Jul 2016 98,816 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 98,816 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 89,101 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 89,101 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 75,883 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust silencer rusting

Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,883 miles

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

exhaust silencer rusting

Fail 24 Jul 2013 65,746 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 65,746 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 57,628 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 57,628 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 43,407 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 27,736 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 27,736 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 19,613 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 14,638 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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WD05 HVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WD05 HVJ, 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 WD05 HVJ registered?

WD05 HVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is WD05 HVJ safe to buy?

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