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WP05 UXW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,141 mi
Last recorded146,141 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 UXW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 146,141 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 146,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2017 138,777 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 138,777 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 133,035 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 127,406 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 122,297 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 112,339 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 102,823 miles

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

o/s wiper split

Fail 24 Sep 2012 102,823 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

o/s wiper split

Pass 27 Sep 2011 94,765 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

cant see servo hose clearly

front arb linkages slight play under load

front tyres 91 v rears 95 t xl

ns inner cv boot split

ns inner cv noisy

ns sill slight damage

nsr brake slight bind

nsr tyre worn heavily on outer edge and perished

os lamp damaged

osf inner arch liner damaged

side door dont open

steering column has slight play

rear belts not checked due to being van

rear seat loose

Fail 27 Sep 2011 94,765 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

cant see servo hose clearly

front arb linkages slight play under load

front tyres 91 v rears 95 t xl

ns inner cv boot split

ns inner cv noisy

ns sill slight damage

nsr brake slight bind

nsr tyre worn heavily on outer edge and perished

osf inner arch liner damaged

side door dont open

steering column has slight play

rear belts not checked due to being van

rear seat loose

Pass 17 Feb 2010 87,636 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 87,632 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 87,626 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 75,553 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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WP05 UXW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WP05 UXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP05 UXW registered?

WP05 UXW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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