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EU05 WCW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,605 mi
Last recorded73,605 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 73,605 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 72,364 miles

Corrosion hole nearside outer sill

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

Fail 24 May 2017 72,364 miles

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

Corrosion hole nearside outer sill

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

Pass 19 May 2016 67,876 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 62,638 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 62,638 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 57,349 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 52,214 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 45,429 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 45,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 39,972 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 33,719 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 27,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 27,858 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 44,618 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 24,554 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,554 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 WCW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU05 WCW registered?

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

Is EU05 WCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 WCW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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