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WJ05 RRO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

24,211 mi
Last recorded24,211 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 24,211 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 9 Apr 2025 23,315 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 22,626 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 22,616 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 21,803 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 21,116 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 21,116 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2021 20,212 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 18,352 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 17,359 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 16,370 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 15,011 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 13,292 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 12,034 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 10,632 miles

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 9,600 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 6,872 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 5,465 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 4,581 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 3,270 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 2,038 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 RRO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RRO, 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 RRO registered?

WJ05 RRO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is WJ05 RRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 RRO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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