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WF05 VXV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

32,240 mi
Last recorded32,240 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 VXV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 32,240 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 31,657 miles

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

most components under vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2020 31,647 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

most components under vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2018 31,453 miles

heavy corrosion underbody

Pass 4 Aug 2017 31,162 miles

brake hose ferrules corroded

heavy corrosion underside but not perforated

Fail 3 Aug 2017 31,162 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake hose ferrules corroded

heavy corrosion underside but not perforated

Pass 7 Jul 2016 30,871 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All rear (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately Rear beam (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 30,871 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear beam (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 30,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 30,599 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 May 2014 26,968 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 26,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 19,925 miles

exhaust corroded.

Fail 2 Apr 2013

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

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

exhaust corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,733 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 41,733 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 41,134 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,451 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,346 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 32,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,589 miles

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 VXV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VXV, 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 VXV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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