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WG05 EOV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

186,412 mi
Last recorded186,412 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 EOV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 186,412 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 186,412 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes covered in underseal

vehicle sills slightly corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2013 176,035 miles

Emissions mean unable to be picked up

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 176,035 miles

Emissions mean unable to be picked up

Pass 19 Jun 2012 155,048 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 155,046 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 126,962 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 100,492 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

os inner cv boot split

Fail 25 Jun 2010 100,492 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

os inner cv boot split

Pass 18 Jun 2009 68,561 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 41,746 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 41,746 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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WG05 EOV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WG05 EOV, 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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WG05 EOV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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