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WP05 VXG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,297 mi
Last recorded89,297 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 89,297 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 74,865 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2011 74,865 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2010 60,066 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 60,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

FRONT BRAKE PADS SEEMS LOW

REAR BUMPER N/S END CAP NISSING

SPARE WHEEL MISSING

WINDSCREEN DAMAGE IN SWEPT AREA WITHIN 40 MM

Pass 19 Nov 2009 47,968 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 47,968 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

wheel alignment required

oil filter leaking

Fail 16 Sep 2008 31,740 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate deteriorated

high level stop not working

rear bumper incomplete

Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,740 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front number plate deteriorated

high level stop not working

rear bumper incomplete

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 VXG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WP05 VXG, 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 WP05 VXG registered?

WP05 VXG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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