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WG54 UVK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,383 mi
Last recorded116,383 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 UVK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 116,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear beginning to crack in tread.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steeri.ng rack (2.3.3b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 116,383 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear beginning to crack in tread.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steeri.ng rack (2.3.3b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 104,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and slight cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 100,305 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 97,326 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 97,326 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 59,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 59,382 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 35,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s f tyre showing signs of cracking

Fail 11 Jan 2012 35,672 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s f tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2011 27,509 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 27,508 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 20,297 miles

both rear tyre outer side walls cracking

nearside windscreen wiper clearance poor

Fail 7 Jan 2010 20,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear tyre outer side walls cracking

nearside windscreen wiper clearance poor

Pass 13 Jan 2009 17,416 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 14,592 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 14,533 miles

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

noisy rear brakes

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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WG54 UVK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 WG54 UVK, 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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WG54 UVK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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