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EX55 WLN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,066 mi
Last recorded173,066 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 WLN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 173,066 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 152,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 145,514 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 128,256 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 106,582 miles

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

Nearside front inner cv gator starting to split

Small chip in zone'A' of windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2013 87,426 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 87,426 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 62,102 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 35,930 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads showing signs of wear

Fail 2 Oct 2010 35,930 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads showing signs of wear

Pass 26 Sep 2009 29,613 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,146 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 24,081 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking up badly and has 2 nails in tread area

o/s/r tyre starting to crack up

rear tyres out of shape

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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EX55 WLN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EX55 WLN, 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 EX55 WLN registered?

EX55 WLN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is EX55 WLN safe to buy?

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