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EU05 WNP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

194,874 mi
Last recorded194,874 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 194,874 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 194,866 miles

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

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play handbrake lever loose (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2021 189,092 miles

battery slightly loose, only held in with cable tie but not considered to be insecure

bonnet lock missing, bonnet has to be opened using screw driver

rear exhaust join is loose but exhaust is still adequately supported

Fail 5 Jul 2021 189,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed in two places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

battery slightly loose, only held in with cable tie but not considered to be insecure

bonnet lock missing, bonnet has to be opened using screw driver

rear exhaust join is loose but exhaust is still adequately supported

Pass 7 Jul 2020 179,082 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 179,064 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. straight throw pipe fitted (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2019 172,810 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight play in offside front lower suspension arm inner bushe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

advise : under body surface corrsion

Fail 29 Jun 2019 172,810 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure end cap missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened outer sill corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 11 May 2018 163,643 miles

Central brake light disconnected

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 May 2018 163,643 miles

Central brake light disconnected

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 154,760 miles

Central brake light disconnected

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 May 2017 154,760 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Steel brake pipe leading to r/n/s flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded N/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Leading to r/o/s flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 146,656 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 142,337 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rubber mount missing

n/s and o/s/ number plate lamps dull

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2015 142,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rubber mount missing

n/s and o/s/ number plate lamps dull

Pass 7 Jun 2014 137,839 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 131,274 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn very badly on inside edges

exhaust in very poor condition

Fail 8 Jun 2013 131,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn very badly on inside edges

exhaust in very poor condition

Pass 14 May 2012 112,994 miles

MID EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 13 May 2011 82,028 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 68,194 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 55,476 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 41,108 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 41,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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 WNP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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