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WV54 WDF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,594 mi
Last recorded115,594 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 WDF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 115,594 miles

Central Rear brake lamp not working

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2023 111,166 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre brake light not working

Pass 7 Mar 2022 107,903 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 107,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 101,207 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 101,085 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 95,997 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 95,410 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 94,344 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 93,344 miles

All wheel rims inner and outer slightly distorted.

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 92,338 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 90,784 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 89,025 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 87,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s wiper blade starting to split

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 31 Jan 2012 86,525 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 86,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 85,350 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 85,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 83,771 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 81,649 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 75,721 miles

front wipers poor

nearside mirror glass missing

offside rear shock leaking

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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WV54 WDF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WV54 WDF, 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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WV54 WDF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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