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AO05 EZV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,606 mi
Last recorded112,606 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 EZV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2023 112,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 106,190 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2020 96,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

general corrosion to underside components

Pass 4 May 2019 90,119 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 90,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 82,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2018 82,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 77,167 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack at n/s, (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2017

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack at n/s, (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,380 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn through to metal on one edge.

lower edge of rear bumper very corroded but not likely to cause injury.

Fail 23 Mar 2016 69,380 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides, (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn through to metal on one edge.

lower edge of rear bumper very corroded but not likely to cause injury.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 61,555 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,200 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 56,200 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,923 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 51,923 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,425 miles

Both offside tyres worn on inner edge

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 45,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both offside tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,662 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,396 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,343 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall.

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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AO05 EZV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO05 EZV, 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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AO05 EZV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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