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GL05 WJE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

167,059 mi
Last recorded167,059 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 WJE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 167,059 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 167,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 150,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 143,261 miles

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking areas corroded all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded both sides (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 142,957 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion under body

Fail 1 Jul 2020 142,956 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion under body

Pass 24 Apr 2019 142,174 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Rear Lower sill has corrosion

Offside Rear Lower sill has corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2018 141,509 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 140,017 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 140,017 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 138,456 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 136,594 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 136,594 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 117,049 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 117,049 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 108,915 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Middle section of exhaust weak and blowing

Windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Fail 3 Apr 2013 108,915 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Middle section of exhaust weak and blowing

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 5 Apr 2012 87,138 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

o/s mirror back broken

Fail 4 Apr 2012 87,138 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

o/s mirror back broken

Fail 22 Mar 2011 77,200 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 77,200 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 68,589 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 68,589 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 55,025 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 140,697 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 140,697 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen Cracked Within Zone C

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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GL05 WJE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL05 WJE, 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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GL05 WJE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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