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EU05 WCF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

145,310 mi
Last recorded145,310 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 145,310 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 138,343 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 138,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 131,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 123,225 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 123,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 114,515 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 112,346 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 112,325 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and rear sills/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 108,924 miles

ALL REAR SPRING MOUNTINGS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (SILL) (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 108,916 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (SILL) (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (SILL) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (SILL) (5.2.6)

ALL REAR SPRING MOUNTINGS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (SILL) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 102,635 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 27 Aug 2015 94,084 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 94,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 85,635 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 85,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 75,023 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

rear exhaust box perished

Fail 14 Aug 2013 75,023 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs pitted

rear exhaust box perished

Pass 28 Aug 2012 66,289 miles

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

center silenser deteriated

Pass 2 Jun 2011 62,603 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 May 2011 62,550 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 48,245 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,754 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

body damage front

offside rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,069 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 30,069 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

centre brake light out

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 WCF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EU05 WCF, 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 WCF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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