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WD54 EZR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

173,747 mi
Last recorded173,747 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD54 EZR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 173,747 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 165,389 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 153,290 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 153,283 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 144,285 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 144,278 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 134,662 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 134,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 125,175 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 102,956 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both n/s/f and n/s/r tyres slightly perished on outer edges

both rear lights slightly cracked

centre exhaust box showing signs of corrosion

signs of corrosion to n/s and o/s rear chassis members

signs of corrosion to o/s/f inner face of brake disc

slight play in drivers door hinge

small rubber stop missing from o/s/r leaf spring

Fail 28 Feb 2019 102,938 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

centre exhaust deteriorated

corrosion to all wheel rims

corrosion to front & rear suspension components

corrosion to front hubs

corrosion to underbody panels

Pass 2 Mar 2018 100,486 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 100,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper end cap missing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre getting low

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 91,875 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 75,905 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.B.1a)

Rear both tyres have cracking to sidewalls

all 4 wheels corroded but not seriously weakened

both front bearing hubs corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 16 Feb 2015 74,371 miles

exhaust system rusty

front subframe rusty

offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Fail 16 Feb 2015 74,371 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

exhaust system rusty

front subframe rusty

offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2014 69,085 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2013 62,947 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension springs corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear light cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2012 56,207 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear brake pipes corroding

rear light units cracked

rear springs corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2011 51,483 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

o/s/r bumper end cap missing

rear lights cracked,ok for test

slight seepage of fluid from power steering rack

windscreen wipers noisy and smearing slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,919 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both rear lamps cracked,ok for test

o/s/r bumper end cap missing

oil level on min

Pass 12 Feb 2009 36,099 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear light lenses cracked.no white light showing.

offside rear bumper end cap missing.

Fail 12 Feb 2009 36,099 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear light lenses cracked.no white light showing.

offside rear bumper end cap missing.

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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WD54 EZR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 WD54 EZR, 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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WD54 EZR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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