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WL55 EAJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,256 mi
Last recorded147,256 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 EAJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2023 147,256 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure x2 rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 147,209 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 142,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to rear bumper

Pass 1 Jun 2018 137,206 miles

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

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

slight play in anti roll bar drop link

Pass 19 May 2017 128,648 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear bumper corroded

Fail 18 May 2017 128,648 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear bumper corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 118,954 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 118,954 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 107,257 miles

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

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

front exhaust rubber split

Fail 30 Apr 2015 107,257 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front exhaust rubber split

Pass 9 Oct 2013 90,603 miles

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

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

front wipers split

offside front tyre cracking on edge

Pass 5 Dec 2012 85,946 miles

Battery insecure.

Fail 5 Dec 2012 85,946 miles

Battery insecure.

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 80,857 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 80,857 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 72,328 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 60,772 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres perished and spliting on inner side walls cords not exposed just ok at time of test

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2008 49,266 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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WL55 EAJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EAJ, 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 EAJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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