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EU05 WHR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,654 mi
Last recorded90,654 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 90,654 miles

Both front and O/S rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Just acceptable fading to both rear indicators.

Oil leak under vehicle.

Slight wear to front brake pads and discs.

Stone chips across windscreen.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 26 Nov 2018 90,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front and O/S rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Just acceptable fading to both rear indicators.

Oil leak under vehicle.

Slight wear to front brake pads and discs.

Stone chips across windscreen.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 10 Jan 2018 85,136 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 85,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 79,693 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 72,643 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 64,503 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s front tyre small cut outer wall

rear exhaust box rusty

rear leaf springs rusty

wheel trims fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2014 64,503 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

o/s front tyre small cut outer wall

rear exhaust box rusty

rear leaf springs rusty

wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2013 56,287 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

rear leaf springs rusty

wheel trms fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2013 56,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box rusty

rear leaf springs rusty

wheel trms fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2012 50,179 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 45,769 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2010 42,457 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 38,838 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 37,472 miles

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

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)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 31,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,570 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 WHR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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