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EO05 JWC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

171,239 mi
Last recorded171,239 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 JWC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 171,239 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 171,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 159,728 miles

Offside wing mirror unit damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2016 159,728 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside wing mirror unit damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2015 149,757 miles

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

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

offside rear corner bumper missing

Pass 7 Jul 2014 139,972 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside mirror damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2014 139,972 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside mirror damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2013 131,157 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 1 Jul 2013 131,157 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 10 Feb 2012 118,360 miles

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

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges.

Fail 10 Feb 2012 118,347 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 107,646 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2011 107,646 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 95,901 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 95,596 miles

damaged to n/s/f road rim

driver floor well filled with water

fault on headlamp eletric/switch adjuster

front brake discs slight corrosion/front pads getting low

Fail 14 Jan 2009 95,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

damaged to n/s/f road rim

driver floor well filled with water

fault on headlamp eletric/switch adjuster

front brake discs slight corrosion/front pads getting low

Pass 28 Jan 2008 81,710 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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EO05 JWC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EO05 JWC, 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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What year was EO05 JWC registered?

EO05 JWC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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