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WJ05 ROU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,629 mi
Last recorded126,629 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 126,629 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 125,298 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 124,223 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 122,608 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 119,977 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 117,207 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 114,009 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 114,007 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 108,500 miles

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advise both front tyres one wenter one summer

Fail 22 Jan 2015 108,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 103,776 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 96,659 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 86,721 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 79,015 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 70,046 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 59,348 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 59,348 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 36,141 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 36,141 miles

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

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

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 ROU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ROU, 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 ROU registered?

WJ05 ROU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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