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EU05 WRG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,745 mi
Last recorded119,745 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 119,745 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 110,396 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 105,536 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 105,384 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 103,624 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 103,624 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 100,679 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 100,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear brake light not working

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 99,726 miles

All brake pipes greased not allowing full visual inspection

High level brake light inoperative

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 99,726 miles

All brake pipes greased not allowing full visual inspection

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

High level brake light inoperative

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 97,863 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s headlight been damaged adjuster mount damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2014 97,852 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s headlight been damaged adjuster mount damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2013 89,999 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 81,376 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,467 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 71,424 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 61,229 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 52,098 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 39,022 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 WRG 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 73.7%.

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 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 WRG, 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 WRG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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