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WL05 MXF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,994 mi
Last recorded116,994 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 116,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 111,812 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 105,742 miles

Front washers partially blocked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 105,742 miles

Front washers partially blocked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 99,847 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 1nner (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2014 88,135 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 80,809 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 74,584 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 74,584 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 67,811 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 67,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 16,975 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 61,965 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 51,718 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,403 miles

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

rear bumper end caps removed

Fail 24 Jul 2008 47,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

rear bumper end caps removed

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 MXF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MXF, 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 MXF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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