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WL05 HMY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,482 mi
Last recorded147,482 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 HMY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 147,482 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 141,761 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Inner cv grease on and around what appears to be a new cv gaiter

Nearside Rear lamp unit has slight damage

Offside Front tyre perished and becoming low on tread

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

general oil leak

smell of diesel from within cabin area and evidence of damp leak off pipes and wet injectors but no physical 'leak' present

steering rack covered in oil residue

Fail 3 Apr 2017 141,747 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking injectors or leak off pipes dripping down engine underside (7.2.3)

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

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)

Nearside Front Lower 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 Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit has slight damage

Offside Front tyre perished and becoming low on tread

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

general oil leak

steering rack covered in oil residue

Pass 3 Mar 2016 137,308 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 133,272 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 127,790 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 123,800 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 123,800 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 99,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 94,044 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 87,647 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 51,891 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 51,891 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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WL05 HMY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WL05 HMY, 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 HMY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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