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EU05 WAE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

108,105 mi
Last recorded108,105 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 WAE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 108,105 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 108,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 104,216 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 104,216 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 101,596 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 95,646 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 95,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 88,309 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 88,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,809 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 72,311 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s & n/s worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brakes noisy

Fail 7 Nov 2019 72,311 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s & n/s worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 29 Oct 2018 65,417 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake very noisie

Rear bumper corroded causing sharp edges

Fail 29 Oct 2018 65,417 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps illuminates but very dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake very noisie

Rear bumper corroded causing sharp edges

Pass 6 Nov 2017 58,271 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s & n/s wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 53,668 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 53,558 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 50,622 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 47,800 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,757 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 40,493 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 38,353 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 36,092 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 33,433 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 31,504 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 31,503 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 May 2008 24,337 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 24,337 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EU05 WAE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 EU05 WAE, 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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EU05 WAE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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