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WG05 EPL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

83,915 mi
Last recorded83,915 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 EPL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 83,915 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 83,915 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 83,611 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 83,611 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 83,423 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 83,423 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 82,745 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 82,745 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 82,377 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 82,377 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 80,850 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 79,364 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 77,575 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 75,644 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 75,644 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 74,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 74,167 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 73,726 miles

front ehaust mounting rubber split

Pass 18 Jul 2012 73,064 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 73,064 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 65,825 miles

Front under member damaged.

Rear Bumper end caps missing

Fail 27 Jul 2011 65,825 miles

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

Front under member damaged.

Rear Bumper end caps missing

Pass 5 Oct 2009 50,335 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 50,335 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 39,567 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 39,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 EPL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 EPL, 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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What year was WG05 EPL registered?

WG05 EPL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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