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WL05 NYM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

146,619 mi
Last recorded146,619 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 146,619 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 146,619 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 137,558 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2021 137,555 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front to rear brake pipes corroding

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2020 130,397 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively at upper limit (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2020 130,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2019 122,260 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 122,260 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH SIDES (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 122,255 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 113,229 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy when wheel rotated

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 113,227 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Anti roll bar fouling exhaust

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy when wheel rotated

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 103,614 miles

Offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Very little clearance between rear suspension and bump stops

Fail 1 Nov 2017 103,607 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Very little clearance between rear suspension and bump stops

Pass 25 Nov 2016 95,637 miles

Lock missing from bonnet release

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Nov 2016 95,637 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear brakes fluctuating

Lock missing from bonnet release

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2015 81,703 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 75,944 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bonnet difficult to open (key worn)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 66,507 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 56,173 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 56,173 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,640 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 49,640 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 43,677 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 43,677 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,196 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,005 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 NYM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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