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WR05 HZW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

93,803 mi
Last recorded93,803 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 HZW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 93,803 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brakes noisey

Fail 19 Jun 2020 93,803 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive leak off diesel pipe under bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake pads getting low

rear brakes noisey

Pass 16 Apr 2019 88,733 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer sill coroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 88,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer sill coroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 82,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

steering rack damp

Pass 4 May 2017 78,439 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 78,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 92,565 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Rear brakes noisey in operation

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2016 92,565 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Rear brakes noisey in operation

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 68,419 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 68,419 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 64,097 miles

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

centre exhaust box soon

n/s/f tyre getting down

Pass 17 Jun 2014 64,097 miles

centre exhaust box soon

n/s/f tyre getting down

Fail 7 Jun 2013 59,224 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,224 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 52,974 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 52,974 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,518 miles

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f tyre worn

small leak n/s/f power steering rack

Fail 1 Jun 2011 44,518 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f tyre worn

small leak n/s/f power steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2010 36,851 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 28,208 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 20,974 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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WR05 HZW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WR05 HZW, 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 WR05 HZW registered?

WR05 HZW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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