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EJ05 WWD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,190 mi
Last recorded163,190 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 WWD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 163,190 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 163,187 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 142,073 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both+close to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield loose,various body damaged

Fail 30 Dec 2021 142,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both+close to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

heat shield loose,various body damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2021 122,405 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack damp

Fail 18 Jan 2021 122,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack damp

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 104,293 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 104,159 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

General severe surface rust all underneath

Spare tyre flat

Pass 5 Dec 2016 103,574 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 103,574 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 102,484 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 100,867 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 100,867 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 98,781 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 95,599 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 91,763 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 87,880 miles

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 14 May 2009 75,126 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 75,126 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

centre stop lamp n/w

Pass 28 May 2008 60,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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 WWD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ05 WWD, 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 WWD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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