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EU05 WTF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,500 mi
Last recorded117,500 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 117,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 117,494 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 115,650 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 115,618 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 110,766 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 105,954 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 105,942 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2021 95,189 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 92,331 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 89,358 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 89,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 84,695 miles

both main brake pipes at rear flexis corroded

both rear tyres low tread and badly cracking in tread edges strong advise

front brake discs worn pads low

n/s front tyre getting low in tread worn on edges

rear exhaust fouling roll bar

slight engine oil leak

Fail 29 May 2018 84,694 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both main brake pipes at rear flexis corroded

both rear tyres low tread and badly cracking in tread edges strong advise

front brake discs worn pads low

n/s front tyre getting low in tread worn on edges

rear exhaust fouling roll bar

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2017 80,886 miles

both front brake discs worn pads low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres low in tread and badly cracking in tread edges strong advise

centre exhaust rubber missing

o/s main brake pipe at rear flexi corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2017 80,808 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and rear pipe (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn pads low

both rear tyres low in tread and badly cracking in tread edges strong advise

centre exhaust rubber missing

o/s main brake pipe at rear flexi corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 76,692 miles

both rear tyres low tread worn edges and badly cracking in treads

o/s front anti roll bar drop link gaiter slightly split

rear brake pipes at flexis starting to corrode

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2015 71,025 miles

both rear tyres waring and cracking in inner tread edges

centre exhaust rubber missing

high level stop light inop

Pass 14 Aug 2014 67,549 miles

both front brake discs slightly lipped pads getting low

both rear tyres very low tread n/s badly worn on inner edge strong advise

front exhaust rubber missing

o/s rear bumper corner missing

Pass 6 Aug 2013 62,795 miles

both front brake discs slightly lipped pads starting to get low

centre exhaust rubber missing

high level stop light inop

n/s rear tyre low tread

o/s rear tyre starting to get low in tread

steering rack damp

Pass 7 Aug 2012 56,100 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 46,111 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Fail 8 Aug 2011 46,111 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 8 Sep 2010 36,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 34,916 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 34,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 19,185 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 WTF 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 WTF, 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 WTF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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