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WL55 BYM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

27,723 mi
Last recorded27,723 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 BYM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 27,723 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 227,583 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 226,580 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 226,580 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 224,259 miles

crack to lower screen( not in drivers view of the road

Pass 4 Jun 2019 215,195 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 215,195 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 206,695 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 205,499 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres are showing signs of age

Pass 21 Jan 2017 198,931 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 198,794 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 191,000 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 175,574 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 163,663 miles

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

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 150,762 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 136,070 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 105,865 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 105,808 miles

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

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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WL55 BYM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WL55 BYM, 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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WL55 BYM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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