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WL55 ECC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

106,964 mi
Last recorded106,964 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 ECC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 106,964 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Apr 2025 105,198 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 103,044 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 101,010 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 99,037 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 97,035 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 95,224 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 93,398 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 92,127 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated nearside (2.2.D.2d)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2017 91,057 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 88,396 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 84,241 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 75,175 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 67,472 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 67,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 58,215 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 49,215 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 20 Nov 2009 40,578 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 31,844 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 ECC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ECC, 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 ECC registered?

WL55 ECC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is WL55 ECC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL55 ECC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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