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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed due to broken pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
under body as slight corrosion
radiator support broken and corroded
Front Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened brackets/spring eyes corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper casing /dust cover corroded and crumbling (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear engine and bell housing area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake drums corroded around the perimeter edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside of vehicle showing corrosion to chassis and inner sills at various points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar mount area and brackets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split away from the housing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area heavily corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s/r and o/s/r not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened brackets/spring eyes corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper casing /dust cover corroded and crumbling (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear engine and bell housing area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake drums corroded around the perimeter edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside of vehicle showing corrosion to chassis and inner sills at various points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar mount area and brackets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked and has surface scratches to swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing / strut top area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f outer cv gaiter deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear o/s/r leaf spring corroded at ends/eyes
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s/r and o/s/r mount area and brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users major coolant leak ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount area , main chassis above spring is corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured n/s/r forward leaf spring eye fractured / insecure (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked and has surface scratches to swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/f bulbs fading colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing / strut top area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f outer cv gaiter deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear o/s/r leaf spring corroded at ends/eyes
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s/r and o/s/r mount area and brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Both end caps also missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cracked/split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at end near flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure from housing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted rear bumper heavily corroded with exposed sharp edges and insecure also n/s 1/4 end cap missing exposing corroded frame and sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators showing white (4.4.3 (a))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive non-component advisory , drivers window regulator broken /not functioning (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various underbody corrosion visible
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
various underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
various underbody corrosion
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Central Rear exhaust heatshields adrift
Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated and age related cracking
Rear exhaust box corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Central Rear exhaust heatshields adrift
Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated and age related cracking
Rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Upper Small crack on windscreen, not affecting drivers view at time of test
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Upper Small crack on windscreen, not affecting drivers view at time of test
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nearside rear tyre worn on edge
rear tyres cracking
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EU05 WFV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 WFV, 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 WFV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 July 2005.
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