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EU05 WTW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,463 mi
Last recorded114,463 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 114,463 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing light output not effected (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside inner and outer sill coated in underseal not allowing full inspction

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing light output not affected (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside inner and outer sill coated in underseal not allowing full inspection

Rear exhaust heatshield not fully secure

Pass 14 Mar 2025 108,197 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear park brake low effort

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2024 106,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion apparent under vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2023 105,281 miles

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

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

corrosion apparent on nearside and offside outer sills

rust apparent throughout vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2022 104,403 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 103,333 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge slightly worn

slight corrosion both rear sills

slight seepage from steering rack

Pass 9 Jan 2020 101,374 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 98,930 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 96,035 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 92,459 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,684 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside/nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 78,893 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 70,353 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 63,504 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 84,278 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 38,138 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 20,509 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 20,509 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 15,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 15,762 miles

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

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 WTW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WTW, 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 WTW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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