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WF05 MXV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

89,464 mi
Last recorded89,464 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 MXV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 89,464 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 May 2015 89,464 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2014 89,464 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

crack offside mirror

Fail 6 May 2014 89,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

crack offside mirror

Pass 17 May 2013 86,635 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 75,489 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 75,489 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 69,425 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

l/h rear tyre thin on edges

reg plates starting to discolour

some wear on r/h front inner tyre

Fail 12 May 2011 69,425 miles

l/h rear tyre thin on edges

reg plates starting to discolour

some wear on r/h front inner tyre

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 62,018 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 62,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 May 2009 53,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 53,863 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 48,985 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 48,977 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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 MXV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MXV, 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 WF05 MXV registered?

WF05 MXV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is WF05 MXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF05 MXV shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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