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WG55 XTB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

52,843 mi
Last recorded52,843 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 52,843 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside inner cv boot splitting

Fail 7 Nov 2025 52,843 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside inner cv boot splitting

Pass 7 Nov 2024 50,052 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 47,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 44,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 41,351 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 41,351 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 38,370 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 35,186 miles

wipers poor rear brakes noise p-s-r tyre perished rear indicators discolored

Pass 23 Oct 2018 30,735 miles

rear tyres perished front splitter broken both front tyres low perished

Pass 28 Oct 2017 25,251 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2016 21,199 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 20,975 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 20,853 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 20,853 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 19,552 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 19,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 17,494 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 15,509 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 13,497 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 13,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 11,231 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 8,191 miles

2mm n/s rear tyre

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 XTB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WG55 XTB, 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 WG55 XTB registered?

WG55 XTB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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