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WL54 NVG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

172,692 mi
Last recorded172,692 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 172,692 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

dent in body work on offside

front radiator carrier bracket corroded chassis legs slightly corroded

offside rear bumper end cap missing no sharp edges

Fail 24 Oct 2016 172,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

dent in body work on offside

front radiator carrier bracket corroded chassis legs slightly corroded

offside rear bumper end cap missing no sharp edges

Pass 4 Aug 2015 170,347 miles

Clutch pedal arm bushes deteriorated

Crack in nearside of screen outside drivers view

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 170,347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low Both side (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside outer sill by (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside outer sill by (2.4.A.3)

Clutch pedal arm bushes deteriorated

Crack in nearside of screen outside drivers view

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 154,525 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 154,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 134,860 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 134,860 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 115,839 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2012 115,839 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 104,633 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

front inner pads 3/4 worn

Fail 16 Aug 2011 104,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

front inner pads 3/4 worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 100,049 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 100,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 82,252 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 6 Jun 2009 82,252 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 19 Jun 2008 69,835 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

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 NVG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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