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EU05 WKT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

200,787 mi
Last recorded200,787 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 200,787 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 200,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Body obviously not squarely located on chassis sill (6.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 195,724 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2024 195,723 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 185,723 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 181,930 miles

Nearside Front Inner c/v gaiter is split

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 181,926 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative not working (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box is corroded and split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner c/v gaiter is split

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 174,287 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 174,287 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 159,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter is split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 159,429 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush is split on gear box strap (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on outer sill within 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter is split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 152,226 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 152,226 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 143,587 miles

Nearside Front Inner c/v gaiter is split

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)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes are corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 143,587 miles

Nearside Front Inner c/v gaiter is split

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

brake pipes are corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 139,991 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 139,991 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 132,963 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 132,963 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 123,219 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 123,219 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 116,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 100,511 miles

Windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Sep 2011 75,639 miles

Both front tyres worn on their edges.

Front tyres are only just able to take vehicle weight.

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Aug 2010 57,549 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 39,080 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 39,080 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,498 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 WKT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 WKT, 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 WKT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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