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WG05 ZYL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

8,907 mi
Last recorded8,907 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 ZYL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 8,907 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 8,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 8,446 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019

slight oil leak from engine area (not excessive)

Pass 9 Nov 2018

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 6,558 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 6,558 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 64,993 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail on inside edge

Pass 12 Oct 2015 3,676 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 1,862 miles

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

n/s/r tyre begining to perish and crack

Fail 14 Oct 2014 1,862 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre begining to perish and crack

Pass 24 Oct 2013 30,885 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 30,885 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 29,017 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 26,262 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 24,253 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 19,166 miles

n/s/r tyre perished on side walls and worn on outside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2008 15,392 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 15,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WG05 ZYL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WG05 ZYL, 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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What year was WG05 ZYL registered?

WG05 ZYL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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The MOT history for WG05 ZYL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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