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EU05 WCN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,918 mi
Last recorded105,918 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 105,918 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s front screenwash jet slightly blocked

oil leak from engine

some corrosion to n/s outer sill at rear not within a prescribed area

some corrosion to n/s outer sill very near to seatbelt mount

Pass 21 Feb 2023 104,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s screenwash jet slightly blocked

oil leak from engine

slight corrosion to n/s outer sill, not within a prescribed area

Pass 23 Feb 2022 103,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant leak from engine

n/s front screen wash jet slightly ineffient

o/s front wiper blade slightly insecure to arm

oil leak from engine

some corrosion to n/s outer sill at rear, not within a prescribed area

Pass 25 Feb 2021 101,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

some corrosion to n/s outer sill at rear, not within a prescribed area

Pass 25 Feb 2020 100,190 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

some corrosion to n/s outer sill at rear, not within a prescribed area

Fail 25 Feb 2020 100,190 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

some corrosion to n/s outer sill at rear, not within a prescribed area

Pass 25 Feb 2019 97,810 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 97,810 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 94,116 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion to n/s outer sill at rear not within a perscribed area

Fail 22 Feb 2018 94,588 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion to n/s outer sill at rear not within a perscribed area

Pass 23 Feb 2017 91,398 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 87,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 85,658 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 85,658 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,600 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 71,788 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)

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

n/s/r brake noisy when applied hard

slight brake bind on n/s/r

Pass 5 Jul 2011 56,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2011 56,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 39,993 miles

Engine oil leak (oil filter tightened)

Spare tyre flat (re-inflated)

Pass 6 May 2009 31,415 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside wing mirrow glass cracked [bottom]

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 May 2009 31,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside wing mirrow glass cracked [bottom]

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 May 2008 20,385 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge is wearing

offside front tyre inner edge is wearing

Fail 28 May 2008 20,385 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner edge is wearing

offside front tyre inner edge is wearing

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 WCN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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