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EA05 RZY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

119,394 mi
Last recorded119,394 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 RZY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 119,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 mains (1.1.11 (c))

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

sills soft

Pass 22 Nov 2024 117,955 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 116,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 114,840 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 113,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under floor (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 113,410 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under floor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 111,819 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 108,807 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 106,623 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged main (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2017 104,114 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 101,810 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 99,389 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 97,015 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 96,983 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 10 May 2012 96,903 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 80,757 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 80,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 62,397 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 46,798 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 RZY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RZY, 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 EA05 RZY registered?

EA05 RZY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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The MOT history for EA05 RZY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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