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EU05 WFW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,468 mi
Last recorded108,468 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 108,468 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 108,454 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 79,600 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 91,988 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 91,979 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 87,418 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,443 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 82,443 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Diesel emission only just inside limits

Spare wheel no pressure

Pass 14 Mar 2012 73,881 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 73,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 59,874 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,874 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 45,049 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 34,197 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 27,746 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 WFW 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 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WFW, 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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What year was EU05 WFW registered?

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

Is EU05 WFW safe to buy?

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