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WL05 NYU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

181,197 mi
Last recorded181,197 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 181,197 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 181,197 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 181,173 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and wearing on inner edger (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 174,628 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 174,240 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 164,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 164,518 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine over components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter not fixed (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poor effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 163,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear hand brake effort low

advise head light glasses are misty

Pass 10 Jan 2020 173,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 158,466 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 158,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cracked exposing its cords in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 154,712 miles

Oil leak ()

advise both rear tyres are perished and cracked in there tread

Fail 3 Jan 2018 154,712 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working top (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect glass is misty (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill within 30 cm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect glass is misty (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

advise both rear tyres are perished and cracked in there tread

Pass 24 Nov 2016 15,868 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 15,867 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 152,442 miles

advise steering rack is damp with oil mist

Pass 10 Dec 2014 149,960 miles

Oil leak

advise front tyres are wearing on edges

advise slight weep on n/s steering gaiter

Pass 9 Dec 2013 147,348 miles

Oil leak

n/s inner c/v gaiter weeping

Fail 9 Dec 2013 147,348 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

n/s inner c/v gaiter weeping

Pass 10 Dec 2012 144,647 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 144,647 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2011 121,443 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 121,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 94,741 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 59,220 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,265 miles

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

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 NYU 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 61.5%.

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

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