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WV05 XHN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,393 mi
Last recorded147,393 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 147,393 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 136,679 miles

play in front anti-roll bar "d" bushes

Fail 10 Apr 2017 136,670 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded complete sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

play in front anti-roll bar "d" bushes

Pass 8 Apr 2016 127,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

no spare wheel fitted

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 127,837 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure one top bracket holding light in (1.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

no spare wheel fitted

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 123,019 miles

Offside outer door mirror lower section damaged.

Pass 22 May 2014 114,080 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 114,075 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

3RD stop lamp innoperative.

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner tread area.

Pass 16 May 2013 101,146 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 16 May 2013 101,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

3rd stop lamp innop

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

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

Nearside front, Offside front, and Nearside rear tyres worn on edges.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 May 2012 79,304 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.Oil leak from engine.Rear nearside tyre worn on outer edge.Side load door interior handle damaged.

high level stop lamp innop

Fail 15 May 2012 79,304 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.Oil leak from engine.Rear nearside tyre worn on outer edge.Side load door interior handle damaged.

high level stop lamp innop

Fail 24 May 2011 73,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 73,937 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 65,780 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 65,780 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,062 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 57,060 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 48,719 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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WV05 XHN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XHN, 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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WV05 XHN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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