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WX54 LWF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,623 mi
Last recorded138,623 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX54 LWF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2020 138,623 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 134,755 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

outer sill slightly corroded o/s/r ,n/s/r inner sill slightly corroded o/s/f

Pass 5 Nov 2018 131,519 miles

front and rear valence corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2016 127,480 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 127,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 120,505 miles

nsr body damage

os sill corroded close to excesive / rear chassie leaf spring mount areas corroded / leaf springs rear suspension corroded

osf tyre3mm osr tyre 3mm plus edge wear

rear brake pipes starting to corrode / center rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2015 120,491 miles

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

nsr body damage

os sill corroded close to excesive / rear chassie leaf spring mount areas corroded / leaf springs rear suspension corroded

osf tyre3mm osr tyre 3mm plus edge wear

rear brake pipes starting to corrode / center rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 120,402 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

head lights on lower aim limit

nsr body damage

osf tyre 3mm

osf wiper worn

osr tyre 3mm edge wear

rear chassie corroded

sills corroded close to excesive in parts / rear suspension corroded beam leaf springs hanger

Pass 9 Apr 2014 119,141 miles

battery insecure close to excesive

nsr body damaged

parts of under side corroded braking system corroded

sill corroded feel soft under sealer

sliding door not opening

wipers worn / rear number plate poor condition

tread on nsf tyre breaking up tyre worn

Fail 1 Apr 2014 119,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

battery insecure close to excesive

nsr body damaged

parts of under side corroded braking system corroded

sill corroded feel soft under sealer

sliding door not opening

wipers worn / rear number plate poor condition

tread on nsf tyre breaking up tyre worn

Pass 18 Jan 2013 116,518 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 105,967 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 88,305 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 63,447 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 52,299 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 38,388 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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WX54 LWF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WX54 LWF, 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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WX54 LWF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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