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WL55 CEF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,011 mi
Last recorded143,011 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 143,011 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting low

oil filter has slight leak

Fail 8 Feb 2017 143,011 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low

oil filter has slight leak

Pass 28 Oct 2015 136,455 miles

Nearside Inner cv boot split at inner clip

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

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 122,845 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 122,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 111,128 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and perished

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Oct 2012 102,957 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight play offside inner steering rack joint

small cuts to both rear tyres

Pass 26 Oct 2012 102,957 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play offside inner steering rack joint

small cuts to both rear tyres

Pass 24 Oct 2011 86,300 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 75,591 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 75,389 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 63,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 63,918 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 52,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 52,309 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)

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 CEF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WL55 CEF, 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 WL55 CEF registered?

WL55 CEF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is WL55 CEF safe to buy?

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