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AD54 WUL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,663 mi
Last recorded89,663 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 WUL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 89,663 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 89,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 89,098 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 89,098 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 85,390 miles

Corrosion to rear Bumper

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 81,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

corrosion rear bumper

Pass 2 Aug 2021 78,917 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside inner cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear reversing lights not working

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear number plates (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 78,778 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens is damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill has a hole caused by corrosion within 30cm of a spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall has cracks deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill has a hole caused by corrosion within 30cm of a spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall has cracks deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside inner cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear reversing lights not working

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear number plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 74,572 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside & Nearside end of sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 71,335 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill at the rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 67,817 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 64,233 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 56,324 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,544 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 45,796 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 41,585 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 37,104 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 32,926 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 29,350 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 24,968 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,585 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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AD54 WUL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AD54 WUL, 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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AD54 WUL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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