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WG55 HYT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

190,611 mi
Last recorded190,611 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 190,611 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s sill repaired but unable to fully inspect as painted

Fail 27 Feb 2019 190,287 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s sill repaired and painted unable to fully inspect

Pass 14 Feb 2018 183,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 173,737 miles

195 / 65 / 15 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 173,737 miles

195 / 65 / 15 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Oil leak ()

Outer Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 165,054 miles

195 / 65 / 15 tyres fitted

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly Slow (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 165,054 miles

195 / 65 / 15 tyres fitted

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly Slow (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 153,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 153,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2014 141,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on exhaust

nearside front outer sill damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2014 141,648 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on exhaust

nearside front outer sill damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2013 125,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery insucure

corrosion on exhaust

dampness around steering rack

Pass 10 Feb 2012 112,244 miles

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

wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 9 Feb 2012 112,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 13 Jan 2011 98,901 miles

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

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

centre stop light not working

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 13 Jan 2011 98,901 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

centre stop light not working

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Jan 2010 88,982 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 78,108 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 76,029 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 HYT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HYT, 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 HYT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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