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WU05 XFV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,250 mi
Last recorded138,250 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 XFV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 138,250 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.83 mm at the time of test (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 138,176 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped in to load valve (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped in to load valve (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1.54 mm at the time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped in to load valve (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.10 mm and wearing on inner and outer sides at the time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.81 mm at the time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.83 mm at the time of test (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 126,122 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 126,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 113,197 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 113,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 97,652 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 97,511 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 80,569 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2013 80,569 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2012 66,621 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 66,621 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,712 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 40,015 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,074 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 31,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,828 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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WU05 XFV 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 58.8%.

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 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 WU05 XFV, 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 WU05 XFV registered?

WU05 XFV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is WU05 XFV safe to buy?

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