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WL54 NVA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

156,561 mi
Last recorded156,561 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 NVA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 156,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at various points (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 156,548 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at several points along length (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 142,415 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 127,074 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 112,886 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot cracked

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 98,526 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 91,573 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 87,620 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 83,992 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 79,988 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 75,306 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 70,012 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 64,639 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 58,155 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 52,021 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 47,140 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 42,603 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 35,744 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 29,944 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 24,096 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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WL54 NVA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WL54 NVA, 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 WL54 NVA registered?

WL54 NVA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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