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WJ05 XCY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,831 mi
Last recorded137,831 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 137,831 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 130,735 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 119,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 119,594 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 114,373 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 106,675 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 100,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn inner cv gaiter (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 94,393 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,497 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 87,850 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 87,850 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 80,820 miles

BOTH REAR tyres wearing on inside edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Dec 2010 67,529 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 57,358 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 38,517 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 XCY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XCY, 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 XCY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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