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EA05 OWM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,103 mi
Last recorded150,103 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 OWM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 150,103 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 150,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view drivers (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2016 140,481 miles

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

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

offside front tyre on limit inner edge suggest attention

oil around engine and gearbox

slight lump in offside front and offside rear tyre outer sidewalls

Fail 17 Apr 2016 140,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lense damaged (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

offside front tyre on limit inner edge suggest attention

oil around engine and gearbox

slight lump in offside front and offside rear tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 4 Apr 2015 129,624 miles

Engine oil leak

Front wiper blades smear slightly

High leval brake light diconneted

Nearside rear tail light unit cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2015 129,451 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

195/65/15

engine oil leaks

nearside outer c.v. boot poorly secured

nearside rear light unit damaged

rear indicators faded

suspect center stop light not working

Pass 15 Apr 2014 119,975 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 13 Apr 2014 119,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

engine oil leaks

uanble to check nearside front suspension and steering due to play in wheel bearings

unable to check brake due to condition of nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Apr 2013 111,672 miles

Oil leak

front wiper blades worn

Fail 15 Apr 2013 111,515 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front wiper blades worn

Pass 30 Apr 2012 100,715 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 100,715 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 93,825 miles

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

all tyres are agecracking

Pass 16 Jun 2010 93,663 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 76,433 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 OWM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EA05 OWM, 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 OWM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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