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EU05 WFD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

188,697 mi
Last recorded188,697 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 188,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 188,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal near jacking point marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner seal marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 171,391 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight signs of corrosion on inner sills rear x2

Pass 31 Jan 2024 154,414 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF OSF OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SIDES...REAR INNER CILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 154,409 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF OSF OSR (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SIDES...REAR INNER CILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 143,094 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 135,562 miles

Both outer sills corroded.

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 134,499 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 134,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted both the o/s/r and n/s/r bumper corners have sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlamps in poor condition (4.1.4 (b))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear rear light unit broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. tyre fitted is wrong size for vehicle (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both number plate lights not working (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed as well as below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2020 122,601 miles

advise center stop light not working

advise nearside and offside front sills slightly damaged

advise nearside bottom ball joint nut and thread slightly damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2020 122,597 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

advise nearside and offside front sills slightly damaged

advise nearside bottom ball joint nut and thread slightly damaged

advise offside under tray slightly insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2019 119,842 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 112,095 miles

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

blow in rear exhaust silencer

Fail 5 Jun 2018 112,095 miles

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

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

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

blow in rear exhaust silencer

Pass 2 Jun 2017 106,187 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 100,066 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 94,952 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 90,040 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 85,305 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 76,301 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 55,976 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 May 2011 55,976 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 34,787 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,036 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,085 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 WFD 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 76%.

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

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