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WJ05 GHB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,608 mi
Last recorded151,608 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 GHB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 151,608 miles

o/s front c.v boot weaping

Fail 7 Apr 2016 151,608 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s front c.v boot weaping

Fail 25 Feb 2015 150,519 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 150,519 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 135,670 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 104,552 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 104,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 86,804 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,092 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 66,091 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,400 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 43,400 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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 GHB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WJ05 GHB, 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 WJ05 GHB registered?

WJ05 GHB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WJ05 GHB safe to buy?

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