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EN05 CWP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,515 mi
Last recorded156,515 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 CWP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 156,515 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 155,653 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 154,320 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 153,628 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 153,628 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 152,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component minor fluid loss from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 152,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component minor fluid loss from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 149,205 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 149,205 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 147,556 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 145,680 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 143,914 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 143,914 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 134,692 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 134,692 miles

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

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 119,426 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 119,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 103,579 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 89,423 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 73,327 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 45,822 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 45,822 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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EN05 CWP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EN05 CWP, 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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EN05 CWP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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