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EU05 WTV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,091 mi
Last recorded152,091 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 152,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

accidental damaged

under side corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2025 143,642 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under side corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2024 136,254 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front door on bottom corroded

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

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

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

under side corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 130,515 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slight damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing panel damaged

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

Nearside door corroded on the bottom

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 121,565 miles

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

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

Offside Headlight aim on highest limits

Fail 17 May 2021 121,563 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlight aim on highest limits

Pass 27 Mar 2019 109,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

nearside lower mirror glass cracked

Fail 24 Mar 2019 109,614 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded to white (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 Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

nearside lower mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2017 102,488 miles

Auxiliary drive belt perished

Nearside Front brake disc inner face scored + noisy when rotated

Nearside Front lower ball joint gaiter deteriorating and has minor cuts in - not allowing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front lower mirror glass broken

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in + worn on edges close to legal limit

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front wing mirror secured with tap + lower mirror glass broken

Offside Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and starting to perish

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

Steering column height/rake adjuster and possible top bearing has slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

diesel leak off pipes damp

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

minor free play detected at steering wheel

oil level low

various serious oil leaks - strong advise

Fail 5 Oct 2017 102,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Auxiliary drive belt perished

Nearside Front brake disc inner face scored + noisy when rotated

Nearside Front lower ball joint gaiter deteriorating and has minor cuts in - not allowing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front lower mirror glass broken

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in + worn on edges close to legal limit

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front wing mirror secured with tap + lower mirror glass broken

Offside Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and starting to perish

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

Steering column height/rake adjuster and possible top bearing has slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

diesel leak off pipes damp

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

minor free play detected at steering wheel

oil level low

various serious oil leaks - strong advise

Pass 26 Aug 2016 87,250 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 71,291 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriated and slightly blowing

turbo inter cooler has 2 holes in it

Fail 8 Sep 2015 71,291 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriated and slightly blowing

turbo inter cooler has 2 holes in it

Pass 5 Sep 2014 64,166 miles

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

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

centre stop light not working

Fail 5 Sep 2014 64,163 miles

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)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop light not working

Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,052 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 51,052 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Sep 2012 39,190 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 39,114 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 28,399 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 28,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 24,190 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 18,974 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 14,058 miles

off side front sidewall damaged 195/65r15

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 WTV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WTV, 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 WTV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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