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EU05 WSY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,483 mi
Last recorded154,483 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 154,483 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front wheel arch loose in places

Fail 25 May 2017 154,077 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users heat shield damaged and loose under van (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened centre (3.6.A.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded O/s & N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters front& rear (6.3.4c)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front wheel arch loose in places

Pass 3 Jun 2016 128,203 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

rear no plate damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2016 128,203 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pipes rusty

rear no plate damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2015 118,462 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 118,462 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 102,805 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 102,805 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Aug 2013 83,171 miles

both inner driveshaft gaiters perished

drivers front tyre wearing edges

oil leaking from engine

passenger rear tyre wearing edges

Fail 3 Aug 2013 83,171 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both inner driveshaft gaiters perished

drivers front tyre wearing edges

oil leaking from engine

passenger rear tyre wearing edges

Pass 11 Aug 2012 73,146 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leaking from engine

play in passenger front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2011 63,315 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

frt wipers poor

Fail 25 Jul 2011 63,315 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

frt wipers poor

Pass 20 May 2010 48,743 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 48,681 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 33,484 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,749 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 WSY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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