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WV05 BXR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

123,305 mi
Last recorded123,305 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 BXR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 123,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Covered in tape/corrosion (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 123,265 miles

Exhaust system insecure Mounts missing x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Covered in tape/corrosion (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 121,808 miles

Advise smoke emissions only just met

Exhaust mounting defective Advise two exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Advise both front indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise inner edge tyre worn very close to legall limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Advise rear bumper corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 118,183 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 118,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 116,162 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 112,833 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack leak n/side (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 112,833 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack leak n/side (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 107,094 miles

Offside Front slight movement to o/s/track rod end

corrosion to brake servo body

rear bumper corroded

wipers gone hard

Fail 17 Feb 2016 107,094 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front slight movement to o/s/track rod end

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to brake servo body

rear bumper corroded

wipers gone hard

Pass 16 Feb 2015 103,555 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 103,555 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 97,005 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 97,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s/r indecator showing slight white light

Fail 19 Feb 2013 89,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 89,408 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 81,334 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 81,334 miles

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

rear tyres worn low

Pass 7 Mar 2011 73,816 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 67,516 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 67,516 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 57,443 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 47,919 miles

n/s/f tyre on wear limits near to cords on very inner edge

strong advise both rear tyres cracked and perished and have cuts in o/s/r has a nail in.

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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WV05 BXR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WV05 BXR, 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 WV05 BXR registered?

WV05 BXR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is WV05 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV05 BXR shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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