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2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

272,184 mi
Last recorded272,184 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 SEO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 272,184 miles

Front bumper has damage on lower part

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front wing has trim missing

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 263,650 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 260,814 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 260,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 253,783 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 247,692 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 241,737 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 231,261 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 221,263 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 215,659 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 208,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 201,721 miles

Offside rear tyre is wearing close to wear indicator bars.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 195,842 miles

Both front brake discs rusty

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 189,076 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 177,638 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 177,638 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 159,130 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 125,812 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 94,537 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 71,266 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 71,266 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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WF05 SEO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This 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 WF05 SEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF05 SEO registered?

WF05 SEO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WF05 SEO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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