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ML05 WXC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,968 mi
Last recorded118,968 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 WXC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 118,968 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

chassis/body repair covered in underseal not a allowing a full inspection

Fail 17 Oct 2023 118,957 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner + outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner + outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding 2 x rear (1.2.1 (f))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 14 Oct 2022 115,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 115,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 109,978 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 105,296 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 105,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 102,487 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 102,402 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 98,154 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 98,080 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 94,772 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 91,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 88,471 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 84,795 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2014 84,795 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 79,738 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 71,682 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 61,158 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 41,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 41,631 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,973 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 29,202 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 23,181 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 23,181 miles

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

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

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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ML05 WXC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ML05 WXC, 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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ML05 WXC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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