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CW05 EPY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

151,481 mi
Last recorded151,481 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 EPY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 151,481 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 151,479 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 143,765 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both front links (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 136,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 136,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 128,460 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 119,546 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 119,546 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 119,141 miles

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 8 May 2012 119,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 101,383 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 101,383 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 88,693 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 88,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 72,158 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 5 May 2009 72,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight oil leak

Pass 14 May 2008 55,992 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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CW05 EPY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CW05 EPY, 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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CW05 EPY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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