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EU05 WFT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,465 mi
Last recorded158,465 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 158,465 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 155,278 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 150,294 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 141,536 miles

All four tyres close to limits

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 136,721 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 132,840 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 115,455 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2012 115,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2011 94,458 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 94,458 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 74,543 miles

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

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

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

offside front windscreen cracked outside zone a

Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,543 miles

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

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

offside front windscreen cracked outside zone a

Pass 15 Jul 2009 53,261 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 53,261 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,252 miles

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

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 WFT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU05 WFT registered?

EU05 WFT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is EU05 WFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 WFT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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