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WL54 NWT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

192,456 mi
Last recorded192,456 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 192,456 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 192,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 brake pipes running side of fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 191,292 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

battery light on

headlamps light source slightly deteriorated

inner and outer sills corroded

petrol tank straps corroded

service brake just met requirement may require adjustment or repair

under body components corroded

wheel covers fitted obstructing view of components

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 23 Feb 2019 191,292 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

battery light on

headlamps light source slightly deteriorated

inner and outer sills corroded

petrol tank straps corroded

under body components corroded

wheel covers fitted obstructing view of components

wipers slightly smeary

radiator securing frame corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2018 188,045 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery light on dash

coils springs/subframe corroded

inner and outer sills coroded

radiator securing frame corroded, radiator falling

under body components corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2018 188,045 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery light on dash

coils springs/subframe corroded

inner and outer sills coroded

radiator securing frame corroded, radiator falling

under body components corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 184,538 miles

corrosion to the inner faces of the front brake discs

corrosion to the rear brake pipes

engine oil leak

signs of grease around the o/s/f inner c.v boot

slight binding to the rear brakes with grabbing to the front and rear brake when the foot and hand brakes is applied

some corrosion to the front suspension coil springs

the lower radiator securing frame is corroded causing the radiator to drop down

Pass 10 Feb 2016 178,752 miles

Front Radiator cross member corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Fail 10 Feb 2016 178,752 miles

Front Radiator cross member corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 178,558 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outter sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

radiator insecure mounting rotten

rear tyres slight cracking

signs of fuel leak around injector pipes

Fail 31 Jan 2015 172,654 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 172,654 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 168,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 168,343 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 156,619 miles

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

o/s and n/s front inner tyres wearing

Fail 21 Jan 2013 156,618 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

o/s and n/s front inner tyres wearing

Pass 30 Jan 2012 146,755 miles

heatshield under vehicle insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2012 146,755 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heatshield under vehicle insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2011 134,216 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 120,417 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 120,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 87,246 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 87,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 94,585 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 NWT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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