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EU05 WLD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,750 mi
Last recorded110,750 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 110,750 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 96,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

rear lower gearbox support mount bushes worn

slight damage to offside rear light lens

Pass 14 Sep 2012 81,513 miles

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

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

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

n/s wing mirror damaged (secured with tape)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 81,513 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

intermitant start up problem

n/s wing mirror damaged (secured with tape)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 66,332 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhaust box corroded

nearside mirror secured with tape

nearside number plate light lens deteriorated

no engine oil on dip stick before test

offside number plate light lens deterioated

turbo pipe split to intercooler advise replace as pair

Fail 22 Sep 2011 66,332 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

exhaust box corroded

nearside mirror secured with tape

nearside number plate light lens deteriorated

no engine oil on dip stick before test

offside number plate light lens deterioated

turbo pipe split to intercooler advise replace as pair

Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,827 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs worn

front to centre joint of exhaust corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r leaf springs corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres deteriated

Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,940 miles

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

front wiper blades poor

Fail 18 Sep 2009 40,940 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front wiper blades poor

Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,872 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 WLD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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