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EU05 WFB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,691 mi
Last recorded99,691 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 99,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively wire bracket corroded/broken (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear bumper capping missing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively wire bracket corroded/broken (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear bumper capping missing

Pass 12 Jan 2023 90,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Fail 10 Jan 2023 90,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 23 Dec 2021 83,150 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 77,005 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 76,991 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 75,264 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill have surface rust on them (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rusty around drain hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 71,774 miles

both outer sills have surface rust on

Fail 10 Aug 2018 71,774 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

both outer sills have surface rust on

Pass 11 Aug 2017 67,313 miles

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

Upper brakelight disconected

corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Aug 2016 62,508 miles

Offside Front tyre close to cords

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 26 Aug 2015 56,223 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 56,223 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 49,999 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 44,947 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 44,943 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,115 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 37,701 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,283 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 30,504 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,234 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 WFB 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 76.2%.

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

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The MOT history for EU05 WFB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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