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EU05 WDL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,700 mi
Last recorded127,700 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 127,700 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 127,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 104,386 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 104,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 92,610 miles

Both front headlamp lenses becoming poor condition

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 82,883 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 71,042 miles

o/s rear tyre cut in sidewall but not exposing cord

Fail 17 Jun 2015 71,038 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s rear tyre cut in sidewall but not exposing cord

Pass 9 Jun 2014 63,691 miles

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2013 60,048 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 59,226 miles

front inner brake pads fairly low

Pass 16 Jun 2011 51,921 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 37,900 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 27,264 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,265 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 WDL 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 80%.

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 WDL, 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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What year was EU05 WDL registered?

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

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