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EU05 WDN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,005 mi
Last recorded153,005 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 153,005 miles

engine oil leak

front headlamp lenses weathered

nearside front tyre inner edge worn low

nearside outer and inner sill corroded

offside inner and outer sill corroded

rear offside brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2020 153,005 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

front headlamp lenses weathered

nearside front tyre inner edge worn low

nearside outer and inner sill corroded

offside inner and outer sill corroded

rear offside brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 144,204 miles

engine oil lek

front exhaust has blow

front headlamp lenses weathered

gearbox mount has play

nearside front tyre 2.5mm

offside rear brake pipes corroded over fuel tank

offside rear tyre perished

outer sills corroded

power steering fluid on min

Pass 10 Apr 2018 137,916 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill. (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 137,914 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill. (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 130,469 miles

Brakes pipes under coverage

Exhaust fouling

Noise noted from engine

Oil leak noted

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 22,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded siil (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes pipes under coverage

Exhaust fouling

Noise noted from engine

Oil leak noted

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

Pass 24 May 2016 123,418 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 123,418 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 112,786 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 102,273 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 102,148 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear and side load doors unable to be opened

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2012 81,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear and side load doors unable to be opened

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2011 78,287 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 78,287 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 67,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 67,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 59,504 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 45,889 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 WDN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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