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WF05 XZD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

165,974 mi
Last recorded165,974 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 XZD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 165,974 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 165,972 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage o/s door (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2015 158,878 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 158,878 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 147,527 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 147,527 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 135,161 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Jul 2013 135,159 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

different sise tyres fitted front to rear.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 124,247 miles

battery insecure not clamped

Fail 21 Jun 2012 124,245 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure not clamped

Pass 8 Jul 2011 113,865 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2011 113,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 96,135 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2010 96,135 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 75,469 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 61,732 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 61,732 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XZD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 XZD, 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 XZD registered?

WF05 XZD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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