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EU05 WGM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,279 mi
Last recorded108,279 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 108,279 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 99,398 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 93,664 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 93,664 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 87,908 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 81,144 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 61,705 miles

front discs worn

Pass 15 Dec 2009 49,711 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 46,938 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 46,938 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 36,000 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 WGM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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