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EU05 WDT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

170,983 mi
Last recorded170,983 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 170,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak covering most of front suspension

Pass 12 Oct 2023 166,070 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Sill corroding

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 159,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 159,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 153,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front cv boot weeping

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 148,149 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 148,149 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 144,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damage

Pass 15 May 2018 141,011 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2018 140,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 130,340 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 130,340 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 119,982 miles

crack in windscreen but not obscuring the drivers view of the road

Pass 9 May 2015 109,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 May 2015 109,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2014 100,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 92,518 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 80,019 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 59,814 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,678 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 26,925 miles

very noisey brakes raer vechile

Pass 30 May 2008 20,674 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 WDT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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