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EU05 WRW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,988 mi
Last recorded109,988 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 109,988 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is weak slight - Deformed, structural rigidity not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack has play - ( inner tie rods both have slight play ) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - both (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 109,988 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is weak slight - Deformed, structural rigidity not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack has play - ( inner tie rods both have slight play ) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - both (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2017 106,684 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015
Fail 15 Jul 2015

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 86,499 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 86,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 81,251 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 81,249 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,877 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 63,630 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 54,395 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 46,119 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Screen chipped.

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 WRW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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