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WM54 PWF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

175,021 mi
Last recorded175,021 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 PWF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 175,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi blowing and borderline . (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides deteriorated and borderline . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner and outer sills corroded , heavily in places . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Heavily perished and almost split through . (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides borderline . (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear faded . (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 14 Jun 2023 175,015 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi blowing and borderline . (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides deteriorated and borderline . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner and outer sills corroded , heavily in places . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Heavily perished and almost split through . (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides borderline . (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear faded . (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Jun 2022 162,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides worn low . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to minimum at time of test . (5.2.3 (e))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sills corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides . (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear both faded . (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 150,088 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 150,070 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill repair patch is not seam welded on lower edge . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 139,853 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 128,487 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 128,469 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 115,326 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 115,324 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 110,074 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly bald on inner 3/4

o/s/f outer wheel rim distorted

rear reg plate slightly deteriated

Fail 10 May 2017 110,074 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f droplink b/joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f inner cv boot split (2.4.G.4e)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack leaking from both gaiters and lower rack seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r outer sill (2.4.A.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear engine mount bush (6.1.D.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly bald on inner 3/4

o/s/f outer wheel rim distorted

rear reg plate slightly deteriated

Pass 13 May 2016 104,802 miles

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 27 Mar 2015 99,505 miles

number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2014 93,797 miles

Engine oil leak.

High level brake light not working.

Leaf springs rusty.

N/S sliding door doesn't open.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear anti-roll bar rusty.

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 93,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear anti-roll bar rusty.

Engine oil leak.

High level brake light not working.

Leaf springs rusty.

N/S sliding door doesn't open.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 86,235 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 86,235 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine oil leak.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 78,385 miles

Brake pedal anti slip starting to wear out.

O/S/R tyre perished. (6 years old)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake light not working.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 78,385 miles

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

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

Brake pedal anti slip starting to wear out.

Engine oil leak around oil filter area.

O/S/R tyre perished. (6 years old)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake light not working.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,977 miles

windscreen cracked.rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2010 61,851 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyrer wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2009 54,302 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2008 44,521 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 44,521 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 PWF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WM54 PWF, 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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WM54 PWF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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