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EU05 WNJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,579 mi
Last recorded132,579 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 132,579 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some corrosion on ends into flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 132,578 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both number plates no reflective black area (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some corrosion on ends into flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 129,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside sill corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 126,480 miles

A couple of exhaust rubber mounts missing

Fail 17 Oct 2017 126,480 miles

Fuel system component leaking On engine (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

A couple of exhaust rubber mounts missing

Pass 20 Oct 2016 122,934 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 122,934 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 118,561 miles

Both sills starting to corrode

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 118,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases On front pipe mounting bracket (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Both sills starting to corrode

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 111,324 miles

Both sills on rear ends corroded

Exhaust starting to blow near front and silencer box corroded

Front tyres a little worn on edges

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 3 Sep 2014 111,236 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Wipers smear a little

Exhaust starting to blow near front and silencer box corroded

Front tyres a little worn on edges

Offside rear tyre worn nearing minimum 1.6mm tread depth

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear end of offside sill corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 104,494 miles

A little corrosion starting on a couple rear brake pipes

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Offside rear tyre worn to wear indicator bars

Fail 20 Aug 2013 104,491 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

A little corrosion starting on a couple rear brake pipes

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Nearside rear brake a little lower and slower than offside

Offside rear tyre worn to wear indicator bars

Pass 5 Sep 2012 96,329 miles

Offside front brake hose ferrule a little corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2012 96,392 miles

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

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

Offside front brake hose ferrule a little corroded

Rear brakes a little juddery

Wipers smear a little

Pass 2 Aug 2011 86,134 miles

Nearside parking brake reading a little low and offside rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2010 72,690 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 11 May 2009 60,018 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,357 miles

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

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 WNJ 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 63.2%.

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

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