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WF05 HWM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

221,180 mi
Last recorded221,180 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 221,180 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 221,116 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 215,226 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 212,154 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs warped

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 May 2016 209,534 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 207,016 miles

Battery Light On

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

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Cover Missing

Nearside Rear Light Cluster Damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 May 2015 207,013 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery Light On

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

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Cover Missing

Nearside Rear Light Cluster Damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2014 202,599 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 199,211 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 199,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 192,473 miles

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

battery light on

Fail 26 Mar 2012 192,470 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

battery light on

Pass 25 Mar 2011 185,169 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 185,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 168,759 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 166,464 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 115,958 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 HWM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WF05 HWM, 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 HWM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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