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WM54 PUV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,501 mi
Last recorded101,501 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 PUV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 101,501 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre is worn to 4mm of tread

Pass 5 May 2016 94,858 miles

oil leak

damage to front of vehicle

Fail 5 May 2016 94,858 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

damage to front of vehicle

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,224 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 89,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 86,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

Pass 14 Jan 2014 76,635 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s mirror glass cracked but still good view to rear

Pass 20 Apr 2013 69,696 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 60,707 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Washers not working -- suspect frozen

Pass 12 Jan 2011 54,618 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 54,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010
Pass 29 Jan 2009 36,004 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 26,713 miles

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

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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WM54 PUV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WM54 PUV, 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 WM54 PUV registered?

WM54 PUV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is WM54 PUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM54 PUV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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