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EU05 WGP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,522 mi
Last recorded113,522 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 113,522 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 113,472 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 107,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Apr 2018 107,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2017 103,086 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 25 Apr 2017 103,086 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2016 97,514 miles

Both Front - Rear Metal Brake Pips Slight Corrosion

Front Brake Pads Appear Low

Front Number Plate Cracked

Gearbox Noisey

High Level Brake Lamp Not Working

Offside Rear Bumper Corner Missing

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Low Both Edges

Oil Leaks

Rear Both Indicators Starting To Fade

Rear Exhaust Heat Shields Corroded / Loose

Slight Corrosion Along Both Inner Sills & Suspension Mounts

Slight Misting Of Oil Around Offside Of Steering Rack

Some Large Chips In Windscreen

Fail 19 Apr 2016 97,514 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall All Around (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both Front - Rear Metal Brake Pips Slight Corrosion

Front Brake Pads Appear Low

Front Number Plate Cracked

Gearbox Noisey

High Level Brake Lamp Not Working

Offside Rear Bumper Corner Missing

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Low Both Edges

Oil Leaks

Rear Both Indicators Starting To Fade

Rear Exhaust Heat Shields Corroded / Loose

Slight Corrosion Along Both Inner Sills & Suspension Mounts

Slight Misting Of Oil Around Offside Of Steering Rack

Some Large Chips In Windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2015 90,830 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

bumper end cap missing

high level stoplight not working

Fail 24 Apr 2015 90,829 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

bumper end cap missing

exhaust heatshield insecure

high level stoplight not working

Pass 25 Apr 2014 80,931 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 80,929 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

heavy rust to exhaust

osr end cap missing /heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2013 71,592 miles

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

heavy rust exhaust

osf tyre on limits on inner tread

radiator insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2012 62,163 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 62,163 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 51,394 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 51,384 miles

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

osr end cap missing

Pass 9 Apr 2010 39,048 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 39,048 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,984 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 24,620 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 24,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WGP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WGP, 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 WGP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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