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WV55 EFG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

213,268 mi
Last recorded213,268 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 EFG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 213,268 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive small diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 206,287 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 206,287 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 203,725 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside and repairs covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 203,725 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside and repairs covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 203,577 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside & offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 200,415 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 197,580 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 195,306 miles

front & rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2016 193,619 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Spare tyre defective wheel heavily corroded ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 191,124 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 177,941 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 157,543 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 137,011 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 33,533 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010
Fail 4 Jun 2010

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 77,363 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 77,363 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 61,051 miles

nearside rear tyre has a directional tread pattern but no sidewall markings

Fail 12 Sep 2008 60,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre has a directional tread pattern but no sidewall markings

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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WV55 EFG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WV55 EFG, 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 WV55 EFG registered?

WV55 EFG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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