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AD54 WLB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

154,612 mi
Last recorded154,612 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 WLB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 154,612 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 154,309 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 144,606 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 137,867 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 129,233 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 129,159 miles

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill lower edge not connected (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 124,045 miles

near side rear sill back plate corroding

Fail 17 Dec 2021 124,017 miles

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

near side rear sill back plate corroding

Pass 23 Dec 2020 118,520 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear brake imbalance (off side rear effort )

Fail 18 Dec 2020 118,491 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 113,763 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 108,310 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 22 Dec 2017 100,942 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 100,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 92,159 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 86,561 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 77,159 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 77,099 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 64,486 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 57,014 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 46,893 miles

osf and nsf tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Dec 2011 46,893 miles

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

osf and nsf tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Dec 2010 37,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 30,051 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 20,832 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 15,442 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 15,442 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear 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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AD54 WLB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AD54 WLB, 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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AD54 WLB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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