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WF05 VWD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,762 mi
Last recorded192,762 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 192,762 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 192,424 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' clamp offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside / drums fitted to this model (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heatshield loose

Pass 12 Aug 2022 186,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED REAR END (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 174,035 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

various fluid leaks

Fail 13 Aug 2021 174,035 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

various fluid leaks

Pass 13 Aug 2020 160,306 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 151,987 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 138,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5mm and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 127,556 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 112,268 miles

Nearside Rear temporary repair made to missing bumper end cap with duct tape

Offside Rear temporary repair made to missing bumper end cap with duct tape

Fail 30 Jul 2016 112,247 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper end cap missing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper end cap missing (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 91,414 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 80,807 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 69,741 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 58,373 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr bumper end cap missing

Pass 13 Jun 2011 43,026 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside front tyre worn edge of tred

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

Rear number plate delaminateing

rear brakes have an inbalance

Pass 17 Feb 2010 27,366 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 26,351 miles

minor oil leak

nearside blind spot mirror cracked

steering rack damp

Fail 7 Apr 2009 26,351 miles

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

minor oil leak

nearside blind spot mirror cracked

steering rack damp

Pass 9 Apr 2008 22,538 miles

engine oil leak

l/h mirror cracked

l/h rear tyre 3mm

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 VWD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWD, 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 VWD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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