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EF05 OLW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,082 mi
Last recorded173,082 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 OLW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 173,082 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 167,028 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 166,782 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s front lower ball joint rubber slight cut

upper lamp in tailgate no lumination

Pass 2 Jan 2014 164,400 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 162,083 miles

crack in windscreen not in drivers view of road

rear number plate slight water damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2011 118,028 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 97,513 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 97,513 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 78,914 miles

N/S/R lamp crackeed but not affecting operation

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 58,995 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 21 Jul 2008 58,995 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside door mirror cracked

turbo pipes split

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 OLW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EF05 OLW, 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 EF05 OLW registered?

EF05 OLW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is EF05 OLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 OLW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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