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WG05 EPF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,267 mi
Last recorded167,267 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 EPF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 167,267 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 167,267 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 165,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n.s & o.s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 163,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear underseal to Underbody

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 163,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear underseal to Underbody

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 160,584 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr & osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsr & osr (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf & osf(inner) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 160,584 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr & osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsr & osr (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf & osf(inner) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 157,548 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear bumper corroded

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 157,548 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear bumper corroded

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 154,134 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 176,662 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 176,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 169,220 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 169,220 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 160,711 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 154,100 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 148,131 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 148,131 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 142,635 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 138,062 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 138,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 133,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 133,574 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 128,668 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 128,668 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 124,209 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 119,277 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 119,277 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 113,234 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 113,234 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)

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

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 EPF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EPF, 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 EPF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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