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WF55 URK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,498 mi
Last recorded146,498 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 URK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 146,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sill corroding but not holed or excessive

Pass 23 Nov 2020 142,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 142,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019
Fail 12 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 127,093 miles

corrosion nsr sill

exhaust blow at rear

front brake discs worn

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2018 127,093 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion nsr sill

exhaust blow at rear

front brake discs worn

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2017 119,063 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 119,061 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 112,264 miles

sills corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 112,264 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

sills corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 105,489 miles

inner steering rack arm has play

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 105,489 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

inner steering rack arm has play

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 95,789 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 88,963 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 77,658 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

no peak on smoke test

Pass 27 Sep 2011 65,373 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 51,813 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 40,251 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,513 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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WF55 URK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WF55 URK, 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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WF55 URK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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