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EU05 WDV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

102,364 mi
Last recorded102,364 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 102,364 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 95,543 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 88,078 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 85,404 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 80,834 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 80,832 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 77,311 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 76,800 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 76,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 76,004 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 74,663 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 73,209 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 73,209 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 71,399 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 69,387 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,929 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 66,929 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 64,736 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 61,601 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 58,795 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2010 58,791 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2009 44,123 miles

o/s/.f sticker in swept area

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r stop light unit cracked

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 44,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r stop light unit cracked

o/s/.f sticker in swept area

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,278 miles

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

n/s/r indicator cracked

Fail 3 Jun 2008 32,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

n/s/r indicator cracked

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 WDV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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