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WG55 BYY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

277,231 mi
Last recorded277,231 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 BYY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 277,231 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SEVERAL PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth BOTH BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBERS WORN . (1.1.2 (c))

Front FRONT RADIATOR SUPPORT BADLY CORRODED AND WILL SOON FALL OFF ,SUGGEST SORTED SHORTLY .

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective BOTH DIP LIGHTS POOR ? . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SOME CORROSION FRONT OF NEARSIDE BODY SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT HAS MOVED IN HUB ,BUT SECURED BY CIRCLIP ,(SUGGEST CHECKED OUT .) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE FRONT INNER ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH WORN . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT CRACKING . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

WHEELS +CHASSIS +SUSPENSION CORRODED .

Fail 11 Aug 2020 277,207 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded PIPE OFFSIDE FRONT AT FLEXI . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering REAR OF NEARSIDE BOTTOM BODY SILL CORRODED . (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SEVERAL PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth BOTH BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBERS WORN . (1.1.2 (c))

Front FRONT RADIATOR SUPPORT BADLY CORRODED AND WILL SOON FALL OFF ,SUGGEST SORTED SHORTLY .

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective BOTH DIP LIGHTS POOR ? . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SOME CORROSION FRONT OF NEARSIDE BODY SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT HAS MOVED IN HUB ,BUT SECURED BY CIRCLIP ,(SUGGEST CHECKED OUT .) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE FRONT INNER ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH WORN . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT CRACKING . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

WHEELS +CHASSIS +SUSPENSION CORRODED .

Pass 19 Aug 2019 274,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Drivers Front/Drivers Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Radiator Support Cradle Very Corroded and Holed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 272,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 269,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 269,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 261,798 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 254,592 miles

both nearside tyres wearing low

both rear and nearside front steel wheels heavily corroded

corrosion to rear of vehicle underside

slight blow from centre exhaust section

Fail 25 Feb 2015 254,592 miles

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

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

both nearside tyres wearing low

both rear and nearside front steel wheels heavily corroded

corrosion to rear of vehicle underside

slight blow from centre exhaust section

Pass 24 Feb 2014 249,390 miles

Back box outer shell corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 231,298 miles

exhaust box outer skin rusty

offside rear tyre getting worn

Fail 25 Feb 2013 231,298 miles

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

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

exhaust box outer skin rusty

offside rear tyre getting worn

Pass 17 Feb 2012 200,315 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 163,973 miles

nearside turbo intercooler boost hose leaking

offside rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 16 Feb 2011 163,973 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

nearside turbo intercooler boost hose leaking

offside rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 23 Feb 2010 119,284 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 119,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 76,340 miles

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

nearside rear bumper corner insecure

wipers smearing on screen

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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WG55 BYY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WG55 BYY, 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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WG55 BYY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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