MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,725 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
battery warning light on
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
battery warning light on
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
radiator support panel damaged
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
radiator support panel damaged
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
battery light on
radiator support panel damaged and radiator loose
rear bumper missing
Exhaust system insecure middle (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
battery light on
radiator support panel damaged and radiator loose
rear bumper missing
general corrosion on underside
radiator panel damaged radiator insecure
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
general corrosion on underside
radiator panel damaged radiator insecure
both headlights tarnished
corrosion around rear suspension
lower rad panel damaged
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted fowling sub frame (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)
both headlights tarnished
corrosion around rear suspension
lower rad panel damaged
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
oil leak from engine oil filter
rear number plate
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil leak from engine oil filter
rear number plate
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
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WL55 EBC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 EBC, 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 EBC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.
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