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WG05 AWR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,066 mi
Last recorded118,066 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 AWR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 118,066 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced +subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 115,227 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 105,000 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 105,000 miles

Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2014 100,025 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 100,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 67,875 miles

bad oil leak around area of oil filter

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Dec 2013 67,875 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

bad oil leak around area of oil filter

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jan 2013 55,139 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 55,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 40,685 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 40,685 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 27,869 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 27,153 miles

Front brake discs surface rust

Pass 20 Jul 2009 10,229 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 8,894 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Slight play in steering rack

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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WG05 AWR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WG05 AWR, 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 WG05 AWR registered?

WG05 AWR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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