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EU05 WCM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

113,238 mi
Last recorded113,238 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 113,238 miles

Coolant level low

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box outer corroded

Spare wheel missing

Fail 6 Aug 2015 113,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Coolant level low

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box outer corroded

Spare wheel missing

Pass 30 Jun 2014 105,766 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2014 105,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Oil leak

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

coolant level below minimum

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2013 97,442 miles

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

no spare tyre

offside front wiper blade split

offside rear bumper end cap missing

rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2013 97,432 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

no spare tyre

offside front wiper blade split

offside rear bumper end cap missing

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 85,514 miles

center exhaust box outter skin corroding

play in steering rack mountin bushes

Fail 28 May 2012 85,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

center exhaust box outter skin corroding

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

play in steering rack mountin bushes

Fail 18 May 2011 75,061 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 75,061 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 66,042 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2010 66,042 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2009 60,175 miles

Engine leaking oil

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 60,175 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine leaking oil

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 May 2008 44,336 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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EU05 WCM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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