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WG55 XTZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,137 mi
Last recorded146,137 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 XTZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 146,137 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 146,137 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 146,090 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour side lamps (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 25 Jan 2018 143,837 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2018 143,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2016 135,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Nov 2016 135,383 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 125,441 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 115,620 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 115,620 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 107,619 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 107,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 95,744 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 89,224 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 89,222 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 80,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 64,877 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 43,947 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 XTZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Black 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 XTZ, 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 XTZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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