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EU05 WHH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,833 mi
Last recorded156,833 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 156,833 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 156,833 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 132,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 121,128 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 118,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 111,288 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 111,288 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 103,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear 1/4 bumper missing

Pass 4 Apr 2016 97,286 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 97,286 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 90,541 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2015 90,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2014 83,085 miles

exhaut rusty

wheel bearing noise

Fail 2 Apr 2014 83,085 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaut rusty

wheel bearing noise

Pass 5 Apr 2013 72,945 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 68,465 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 68,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 61,281 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 49,550 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 47,470 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 47,470 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2008 36,926 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 36,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WHH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WHH, 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 WHH registered?

EU05 WHH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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