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EJ05 WBY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

191,017 mi
Last recorded191,017 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 WBY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 191,017 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 191,001 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 181,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 173,028 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 173,028 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 172,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x pipes, front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencers removed (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill damaged / detached, poorly repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f, n/s & o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 156,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 156,583 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill badly corroded as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area badly corroded within prescribed area of seat belt anchorage point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps in-op. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both front lamps. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 148,107 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NERASIDE REAR INNER SILLS RUSTY

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

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

Fail 1 May 2018 148,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NERASIDE REAR INNER SILLS RUSTY

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 135,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

nearside ond offside outer sills corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 123,046 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 115,815 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 115,815 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2014

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

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT DISC INNER FACES

Pass 30 Nov 2012 89,678 miles

both front brake disc,s worn oi inner faces

Pass 10 Dec 2011 78,186 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 78,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 64,557 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 43,662 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 43,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 21,067 miles

slight noise in nsr wheelbearing

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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EJ05 WBY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EJ05 WBY, 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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EJ05 WBY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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