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EU05 WOX

2005 Ford Connect

Blue Diesel 1786cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

172,098 mi
Last recorded172,098 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Connect103,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 WOX
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,786cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 172,098 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 168,015 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 168,015 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 165,472 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 160,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 152,744 miles

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

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

rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 9 Jan 2018 151,412 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 151,400 miles

Central Stop lamp not working high viz (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage end cap missing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2016 136,149 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 136,149 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 106,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brakepipes surface rust

leaf springs and coil springs coroded

n/s/f cv boot grease but no hole visible

n/s/r tyre approaching legal limit and edges worn

oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2015 106,598 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brakepipes surface rust

leaf springs and coil springs coroded

n/s/f cv boot grease but no hole visible

n/s/r tyre approaching legal limit and edges worn

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 82,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2014 81,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded and pressure worn on inside

Pass 7 Dec 2013 66,312 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 66,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 61,770 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 54,725 miles

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

o/s/ of rear bumper missing

Pass 6 Dec 2010 49,257 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 49,176 miles

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

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

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

offside rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,162 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 29,009 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 29,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

smear from front wipers

Pass 5 Jun 2008 25,028 miles

Oil leak

cut in n/s/f tyre but is not exposing cords

Fail 5 Jun 2008 25,028 miles

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cut in n/s/f tyre but is not exposing cords

How Reliable is the Ford Connect?

Based on 7,482 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 296
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 274
Brake pipe excessively corroded 175
Stop lamp not working 166
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 154
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EU05 WOX is a 2005 Ford Connect in Blue with a 1,786cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2005 Ford Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 103,416 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 Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 296 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU05 WOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU05 WOX is a 2005 Ford Connect, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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