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EU05 WTC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,349 mi
Last recorded90,349 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 90,349 miles

Rear NS&OS underbody corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2026 90,346 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear NS&OS underbody corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 85,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 85,246 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 80,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 80,627 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet will not open (3.1 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NS&OS sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 77,274 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 77,268 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box has broken of (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 72,095 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 72,068 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 71,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sils (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sils (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 71,233 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front outer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sils (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sils (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 70,105 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 67,060 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 63,970 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

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

Oil leak ()

spare wheel missing

Pass 8 Dec 2015 59,995 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 56,794 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 52,314 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Dec 2013 52,314 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2012 48,332 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 48,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 43,297 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 37,101 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2009 30,517 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,167 miles

front brake imbalance

front wiper blades worn

osrear indicator turning white

Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,721 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 WTC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 WTC, 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 WTC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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