2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · WL55 ECT
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 23/11/2005. Recorded mileage 136,327 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,327 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1753cc
WL55 ECT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/09/2025
- 136,327 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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WL55 ECT Mileage History
- 06/09/2023132,261 mi
- 07/09/2023132,307 mi+46 mi
- 30/10/2024135,214 mi+2,907 mi
- 30/10/2024135,214 mi
- 10/09/2025136,327 mi+1,113 mi
Average of roughly 2,020 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WL55 ECT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit Connect (WL55 ECT) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”.
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