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WR05 XSN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,195 mi
Last recorded178,195 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 XSN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 178,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 178,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 174,027 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 168,552 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 168,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 159,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 150,889 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 150,872 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jun 2011 146,597 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 146,597 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 139,998 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 116,852 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 91,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

f/ no plate cracked

l/h side of steering rack oil on gaiter no sign of damage

l/h wiper hitting slam panel

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 XSN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WR05 XSN, 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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WR05 XSN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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