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CW05 EPZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020
Pass 25 Nov 2019 115,659 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 111,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 108,181 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2016 105,484 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 105,484 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 101,082 miles

Nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 13 Oct 2014 94,678 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 94,678 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2013 87,988 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 87,988 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 80,874 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 80,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,974 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 70,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,313 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,628 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 34,208 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s inner c/v joint gaiter split

Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,208 miles

n/s inner c/v joint gaiter split

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 EPZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CW05 EPZ, 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 EPZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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