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MC05 WLY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,422 mi
Last recorded107,422 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 WLY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 107,422 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 102,474 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 98,911 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 98,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 94,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 92,665 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 88,758 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

light surface corrosion rear of nearside outer sill

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Fail 8 Mar 2019 88,758 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

light surface corrosion rear of nearside outer sill

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,761 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 85,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 81,414 miles

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 6 Mar 2017 81,413 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped and scored inner edges

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2016 78,739 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2016 78,739 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres worn edges

corrosion to brake pipes

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 76,060 miles

both rear tyres worn low (edges) and perished.

fluctuation to o/s/r brake.

gearbox wet with oil.

oil around power steering rack.

rear leaf springs corroded.

various brake pipes corroded.

wipers smearing screen.

Fail 6 Mar 2015 76,060 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn low (edges) and perished.

fluctuation to o/s/r brake.

gearbox wet with oil.

oil around power steering rack.

rear leaf springs corroded.

various brake pipes corroded.

wipers smearing screen.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,840 miles

exhaust system corroded

front discs worn and corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

stonechips on windscreen

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 73,840 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads worn low

front discs worn and corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

stonechips on windscreen

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,379 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 63,459 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 52,075 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 52,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 42,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,812 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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MC05 WLY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MC05 WLY, 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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MC05 WLY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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