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EF05 NVL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

131,808 mi
Last recorded131,808 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 NVL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 131,808 miles

Knocking noise from front suspension?

Pass 23 Jun 2025 126,620 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 126,444 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear to front steel pipe both corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens faded. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens faded. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured Broken. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 122,390 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 122,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 116,762 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 111,859 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 106,415 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 102,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front tyre treads slight wear on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2019 96,556 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 96,556 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 90,158 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear tyres perished

wipers smeary

Fail 25 Jun 2018 90,158 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn edges 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective worn inner

rear tyres perished

wipers smeary

Pass 11 Jul 2017 86,237 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner **on limit** (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective worn inner

Fail 4 Jul 2017 86,204 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner **on limit** (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective worn inner

Pass 30 Jun 2016 80,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm & wearing on edges 195.65.15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2015 75,735 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 69,970 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge (195.65.15)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge (195.65.15)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 69,970 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge (195.65.15)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge (195.65.15)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 63,911 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 63,911 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 57,834 miles

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge and low on outer edge (tyre size 195.65.15)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 50,461 miles

Nearside rear tyre bald on outter edge

Pass 6 Jul 2010 42,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 35,067 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 27,121 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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EF05 NVL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EF05 NVL, 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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EF05 NVL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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