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WJ05 FDG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,040 mi
Last recorded205,040 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 FDG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 205,040 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 200,480 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 196,626 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 192,212 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 189,751 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 187,295 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 182,170 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 178,074 miles

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

Central stop light not working

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

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 174,393 miles

Front tyres wearing on the inside edges

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 166,818 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 166,790 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 159,875 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 159,862 miles

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

Offside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 154,120 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 143,479 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 143,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 120,063 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 120,063 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 95,356 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 95,356 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 72,055 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,055 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 59,882 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 47,067 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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WJ05 FDG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ05 FDG registered?

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

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