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WG55 HXR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

195,176 mi
Last recorded195,176 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 195,176 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 195,176 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 188,530 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust mounts missing but still secure

oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2017 188,530 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint steering rack end play in inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

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

centre and rear exhaust mounts missing but still secure

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 182,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot split

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 181,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner cv boot split

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 175,790 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 175,790 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 170,701 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 168,090 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 168,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wipers split

Pass 10 Jul 2012 159,891 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise, 2 exhaust rubbers missing.

advise, front inner brake pads look low.

Fail 9 Jul 2012 159,589 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise, 2 exhaust rubbers missing.

advise, front inner brake pads look low.

Fail 16 Jul 2011 145,302 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear and nearside rear bumper end-caps missing

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

Rear brakes noisy in operation (dust build-up?)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 145,302 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear and nearside rear bumper end-caps missing

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

Rear brakes noisy in operation (dust build-up?)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 115,231 miles

PLAY N/S RACK KNUCKLE

STONE CHIPS WINDSCREEN

Fail 16 Jul 2010 115,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

FRONT PADS WORN LOW DISC RIDGED

N/S/F TYRE 2mm

O/S/R TYRE BOLD OUTER EDGE

PLAY N/S RACK KNUCKLE

STONE CHIPS WINDSCREEN

Pass 17 Jul 2009 73,214 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2009 73,214 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 18 Jul 2008 48,674 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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WG55 HXR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WG55 HXR, 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 HXR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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