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WL05 NWP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,196 mi
Last recorded148,196 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 148,196 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 148,006 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 140,725 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [at rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre tread splitting and has small cut

Fail 16 Jun 2020 140,653 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [at rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre tread splitting and has small cut

small holes in rear exhaust

Pass 21 Dec 2018 129,881 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 129,701 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [at rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 126,226 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 114,813 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 91,088 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,580 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2013 54,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,272 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 37,272 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,008 miles

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

damged on front low bumper o/s

o/s door mirror cracked lower

oil leak on eng

steering colume lower kuncle silght play

Fail 29 Jun 2011 35,008 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damged on front low bumper o/s

o/s door mirror cracked lower

oil leak on eng

steering colume lower kuncle silght play

Pass 24 Jun 2010 31,826 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 31,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 26,260 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 NWP 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 63.2%.

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 WL05 NWP, 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 WL05 NWP registered?

WL05 NWP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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