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EA05 BWD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,808 mi
Last recorded177,808 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 BWD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 177,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear leaf spring distorted

Nearside Rear sill area showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 167,337 miles

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

Nearside parking brake efficiency only just met

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 156,900 miles

Crack in lower windscreen, not affecting drivers view of the road

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 31 May 2014 139,701 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 120,990 miles

Oil leak

bodywork damaged

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front number plate cracked

offside front & offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges (195/65/15)

Pass 10 Jun 2012 107,317 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 99,280 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Apr 2011 99,280 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Apr 2010 85,207 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 85,207 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 70,033 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light not working

Fail 17 Apr 2009 70,033 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light not working

Pass 18 Apr 2008 54,994 miles

front number plate req att soon

Fail 18 Apr 2008 54,994 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate req att soon

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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EA05 BWD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA05 BWD, 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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EA05 BWD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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