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NL05 WYG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

103,252 mi
Last recorded103,252 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 WYG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 103,252 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 103,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 89,195 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Rear bumper damaged

under body has corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2022 81,910 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 78,585 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 74,958 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2021 74,951 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,360 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Sill Corroded

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 26 Mar 2019 71,360 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Sill Corroded

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 70,705 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 70,700 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,866 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 69,866 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,800 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 68,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2015 67,370 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 67,370 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 65,638 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 65,622 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 63,991 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 63,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2010 53,746 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 53,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

center brake light inop

Fail 12 Dec 2008 46,711 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,711 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,534 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn to 0mm on inside shoulder † †n/s/f tyre worn to 1mm on inside shoulder

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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NL05 WYG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue 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 NL05 WYG, 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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NL05 WYG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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