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WJ05 BBV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,221 mi
Last recorded129,221 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 BBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 129,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 129,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 127,339 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 125,044 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 122,705 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 120,050 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 118,388 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 118,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 117,537 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 115,562 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 107,448 miles

Battery warning lamp on.

Nearside rear bumper end cap missing.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 3 May 2012 107,448 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner 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 Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Battery warning lamp on.

Nearside rear bumper end cap missing.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 6 May 2011 93,338 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre very slight surface cracking

rear nearside 1/4 bumber missing

spare tyre tread damaged (rodent ?)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 81,785 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

battery light on when engine running

front nearside tyre slight wear on outer edge

front upper strut nuts corrodeding ok at time of test

rear nearside tyre slight surface cracking ok at time of test

Pass 5 May 2009 74,272 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 57,207 miles

front no. plate slightly insecure

nail in nearside rear tyre & pressure low

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 9 Apr 2008 57,207 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front no. plate slightly insecure

nail in nearside rear tyre & pressure low

slight imbalance on rear brakes

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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WJ05 BBV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WJ05 BBV, 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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WJ05 BBV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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