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WD54 FBL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,279 mi
Last recorded150,279 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD54 FBL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 150,279 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Brake slip pad rubber wear

Cracks to front registration plate

Cracks to o/s/r lamp lens

Cracks to rear registration plate

Judder to both rear brakes

Judder to o/s/f brake

Knocking to steering

Nearside Front Drive shaft sill small leak

Nearside Front Indicator fading colour

Offside Front Coil spring corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens opaque

Small oil leak noted

Pass 31 Jan 2018 146,353 miles

Offside Front drive shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 30 Jan 2018 146,352 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 10 Feb 2017 136,173 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 136,173 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 127,141 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 127,139 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 115,665 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 115,665 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 107,494 miles

offside rear light unit damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2014 107,494 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2013 94,814 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 94,814 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 88,480 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 88,474 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 84,373 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 80,838 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 77,064 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 77,064 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 64,770 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 64,770 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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WD54 FBL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WD54 FBL, 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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WD54 FBL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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