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WF05 HXA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

174,896 mi
Last recorded174,896 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 174,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2019 174,579 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both lamp lenses damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2019 174,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both lamp lenses damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2018 174,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust heat sheild insucure

Pass 7 Jul 2017 66,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 66,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner & outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill to floor in 3 places (6.1.B.2)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 156,960 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 156,960 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 156,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 146,117 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 9 Jul 2015 146,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 1 Jul 2014 135,072 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 135,072 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 122,890 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 122,890 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Jun 2012 108,628 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 108,603 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 97,618 miles

3rd brake light not working

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 97,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

3rd brake light not working

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 79,179 miles

3rd brake light not working

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

nearside rear bumper corner missing

nearside rear lower door catch not locking

Fail 22 Jun 2010 79,179 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

3rd brake light not working

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

nearside rear bumper corner missing

nearside rear lower door catch not locking

Pass 20 May 2009 61,951 miles

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

nearside rear door lower latch not working

stearing rack damp

Fail 20 May 2009 61,951 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear door lower latch not working

stearing rack damp

Pass 14 Apr 2008 42,629 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 42,629 miles

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

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 HXA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

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

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