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EA05 OVJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,961 mi
Last recorded121,961 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 OVJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 121,961 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 120,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 110,636 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 103,964 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 97,244 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 90,019 miles

both front tyres worn on inner egde

Fail 18 Nov 2020 89,374 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 80,954 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 75,640 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 71,312 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 69,247 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 67,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 139,700 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 137,952 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 134,000 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 130,318 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 126,475 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 126,475 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 105,936 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 105,936 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 89,066 miles

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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EA05 OVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc petrol 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 EA05 OVJ, 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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EA05 OVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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