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WK55 YXR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,432 mi
Last recorded182,432 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 YXR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 182,432 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 179,653 miles

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

TURBO INTER COOLER INSECURE

CENTER STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

CHIPS IN WIND SCREEN

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM MISSING

NEAR SIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LIMITS AND PERISHED/CUTS TO TREAD

NEAR SIDE SILL REPAIR HEAVILY UNDER SEALED

OFF SIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED

OIL LEAKS

REAR BUMPER REPAIRED WITH TAPE

Fail 6 Mar 2017 179,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage CORNER BUMPER MISSING (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

CENTER STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

CHIPS IN WIND SCREEN

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM MISSING

NEAR SIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LIMITS AND PERISHED/CUTS TO TREAD

OFF SIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED

OIL LEAKS

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

TURBO INTER COOLER INSECURE

Fail 8 Feb 2017 179,621 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel arch trim missing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre- perished and cracking- wearing inner edge

damage to nearside front sill

high level stop light not working

passenger mirror glass missing

turbo inter-cooler insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2015 167,710 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 163,598 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 163,597 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 160,966 miles

brake pedal anti slip deterating

Fail 28 Jan 2013 160,966 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal anti slip deterating

Pass 14 Oct 2011 156,959 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 156,959 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 131,387 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 131,384 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

the near-side drive shaftinner gaiter is split.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 103,717 miles

near-side drive shaft,inner gaiter split.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 53,925 miles

windscreen cracked outside swept area

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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WK55 YXR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WK55 YXR, 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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WK55 YXR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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