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WL05 CLJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,331 mi
Last recorded210,331 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 CLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 210,331 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 173,543 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 160,072 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn to limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 152,655 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 143,528 miles

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

both number plate damaged

brake pedal rubber worn

no tread on inner and outer parts of n/s/f tyre

no tread on inner part of o/s/f tyre worn close to it`s core

rear exhaust bracket broken

recommend front tyres to be replaced

Pass 23 Jun 2015 143,528 miles

both number plate damaged

brake pedal rubber worn

no tread on inner and outer parts of n/s/f tyre

no tread on inner part of o/s/f tyre worn close to it`s core

rear exhaust bracket broken

recommend front tyres to be replaced

Pass 8 Jul 2014 134,811 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear bracket broken

front number plate cracked

there is a lot of fluctuation from o/s and o/s brakes only just passed test .Recommend rear brake drums checked for "runout"

Pass 4 Jul 2013 124,726 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 123,266 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 123,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 122,581 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 100,129 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 100,129 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 78,545 miles

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

O/S/F tyre starting to bald on inner edge.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 56,963 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 56,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WL05 CLJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL05 CLJ, 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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WL05 CLJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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