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WF05 HVR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,241 mi
Last recorded134,241 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 HVR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 134,241 miles

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI-SLIP QUITE WORN

FRONT DISC SPLASH COVERS DISINTEGRATED

NSR TYRE WAS UNDER INFLATED

POWER STEERING MINOR SEEP/LEAK? (LEVEL WAS LOW)

SEVERAL SECTIONS OF METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED VERY NEAR TO LIMIT. RECOMMEND ATTENTION/CLEAN/PROTECT OR RENEW

VERY RUSTY VAN...BONNET EDGE AND REAR BUMPER CONDITION POOR. SHARP EDGES "NEAR LIMIT"

Pass 24 May 2016 130,170 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 125,902 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 May 2015 125,900 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 118,902 miles

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

high level brake light not working

nearside front inner cv boot weeping grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

nearside rear tyre perished

play in lower gearbox mount

Fail 12 May 2014 118,902 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

high level brake light not working

nearside front inner cv boot weeping grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

nearside rear tyre perished

play in lower gearbox mount

Fail 8 Apr 2014 118,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

high level brake light not working

nearside front inner cv boot weeping grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

nearside rear tyre perished and worn low outer edge

play in lower gearbox mounting

Pass 27 Oct 2012 110,706 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 110,706 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 96,629 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 96,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 87,302 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 158,247 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 138,432 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 115,401 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 115,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WF05 HVR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WF05 HVR, 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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WF05 HVR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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