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WX05 VJD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,355 mi
Last recorded118,355 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 VJD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 118,355 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 118,353 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 114,903 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 114,903 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 105,489 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 105,489 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear bumper damaged, unlikely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Pass 26 Jun 2019 93,110 miles

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

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

Fail 26 Jun 2019 93,104 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

Pass 18 Jun 2018 85,784 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack slightly damp around gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing but unlikely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Pass 16 Dec 2016 78,120 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 69,057 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

damage to o/s/f bumper

damage to o/s/r bumper

Fail 17 Feb 2016 69,057 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

damage to o/s/f bumper

Pass 20 Feb 2015 58,526 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,776 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 53,776 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,677 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,725 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,260 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 28,898 miles

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

rear high level brake light inop

Fail 2 Mar 2010 28,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear high level brake light inop

Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,336 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 14,957 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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WX05 VJD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WX05 VJD, 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 WX05 VJD registered?

WX05 VJD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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The MOT history for WX05 VJD shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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