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EU05 WBM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,911 mi
Last recorded162,911 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 WBM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2023 162,911 miles

Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Engine sump has slight corrosion

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Body has impact damage but no sharp edges

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 154,786 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Engine sump Has slight corrosion

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

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Body has impact damage but no Sharp edges

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Crossmember bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 144,771 miles

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

Engine sump has slight corrosion

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

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Body has impact damage, but no sharp edges

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Cross member bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 135,813 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Running from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine sump has slight corrosion

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has impact damage, but no sharp edges

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Cross member bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 120,730 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine sump has slight corrosion

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Bumper has impact damage but no sharp edges

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running along floor pan under drivers seat both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Cross member bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse lamps faulty

Spare wheel missing

Pass 11 Apr 2018 106,565 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded running along floor pan under drivers seat both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake pipes coated with copper grease

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 92,086 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Adjacent to chassis under drivers seat. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Oil leak Gear oil. ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 130,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running beside the spare wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake & fuel pipes coated with under seal

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 117,699 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,678 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,889 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,637 miles

front discs pitted and corroding

door trims loose

Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,390 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 33,297 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 27,879 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 21,800 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 21,800 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads getting low

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 WBM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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