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EU05 WEO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,147 mi
Last recorded108,147 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 108,147 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 108,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tires tread low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 97,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 97,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 93,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 93,245 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 82,285 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 92,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 91,097 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 90,319 miles

Both sills damage & corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several inc both front & rear by tank & spare tyre (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

MOT STARTED AT 13-50

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 88,446 miles

Battery loose

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several inc o/s/r & n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion inc sills , rear bumper area etc

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 85,902 miles

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

corrosion inc sills (& some damage ) , suspension etc

Pass 27 Mar 2017 81,395 miles

Metal brake pipes corrosion poor front to rear flexibles both sides .

Rear Tyres both rear cracking with age n/s/r poor.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 75,018 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded SEVERAL inc front to rear & both rear (3.6.B.2c)

OIL LEAK O/S/R

corrosion inc coil springs & n/s/r outer sill

Pass 27 Mar 2015 70,484 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre 3mm

sill damage & corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,311 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

near side sill dent

Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,700 miles

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

exhaust corrosion/leak

n/s/r sill damage

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 37,606 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm.

start rack & pinion play

Pass 26 Apr 2010 26,892 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 19,703 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 14,089 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 14,089 miles

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

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

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