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EU05 WHV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

245,589 mi
Last recorded245,589 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 245,589 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 245,589 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 242,205 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component In rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 242,200 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Under heatshield (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component In rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 237,576 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 133,422 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 133,422 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 130,085 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Surface Rust Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1n)

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

Under side Vehicle has surface rust front to rear

Fail 27 Sep 2016 130,085 miles

Centre Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion Sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion Sill area (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion Sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Corner of Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Surface Rust Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1n)

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

Under side Vehicle has surface rust front to rear

Pass 8 Feb 2014 114,942 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 114,942 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 97,504 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)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 97,446 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 88,112 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 68,453 miles

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

O/S/R tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,009 miles

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

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

cuts to tread of o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,765 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 31,765 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WHV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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