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AF05 NWL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

141,095 mi
Last recorded141,095 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 NWL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 141,095 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 138,668 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 136,501 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 134,264 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 131,500 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 128,316 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 125,286 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 122,615 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 120,425 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 117,492 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 114,541 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 111,593 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 107,580 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 103,071 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 97,374 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 86,075 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 65,870 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 65,523 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 51,679 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

number plate cracked but can still read

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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AF05 NWL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AF05 NWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 NWL registered?

AF05 NWL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is AF05 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 NWL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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