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WM54 VCO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

200,214 mi
Last recorded200,214 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 VCO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 200,214 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 189,331 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 186,152 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Jan 2017 186,094 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2016 183,560 miles

offside rear tyre slight worn on inner edge and cracked/perished

Fail 15 Jan 2016 183,557 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre slight worn on inner edge and cracked/perished

Pass 12 Jan 2015 175,518 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 175,516 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2014 162,877 miles

pas level on minimum

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 145,043 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 145,040 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 123,276 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 123,272 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 111,424 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 101,855 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 101,853 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 86,400 miles

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

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 VCO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VCO, 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 VCO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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