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EU05 WJE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,770 mi
Last recorded71,770 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 71,770 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 71,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded not excessive at time of test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust backbox slightly corroded

Rear nearside and offside light units slightly damaged

Rear no reverse lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 69,569 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 66,367 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 92,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise, handbrake travel

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 59,402 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 3mm approx (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

oil leaks

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2016 59,402 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 3mm approx (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

oil leaks

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2015 56,771 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 19 May 2015 56,771 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 3 Apr 2014 52,749 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 52,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 47,975 miles

Offside rear tyre perished.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge (cords not yet exposed)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 47,974 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge (cords not yet exposed)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,849 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 34,489 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 25,609 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 20,584 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 20,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 16,005 miles

nearside rear tyre has cuts in center

washer jets need adjusting

x 2 rear end caps bumper

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 WJE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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