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EU05 WEJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

211,978 mi
Last recorded211,978 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 211,978 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 208,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 on 3 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 203,849 miles

Nearside Rear Inner inner sidesill excessively corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 100,286 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2mm tread depth and unevenly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exit from rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 96,352 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 78,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 78,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 72,673 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 72,673 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 68,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 68,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 66,991 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 58,028 miles

front brake pads getting low

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 52,377 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2012 50,524 miles

exhaust in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2012 50,524 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

nail in nearside front tyre

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 46,964 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 46,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 38,674 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,453 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 30,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,994 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 22,994 miles

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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 WEJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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