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EF05 VLY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Multi-colour Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

120,769 mi
Last recorded120,769 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 VLY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 120,769 miles

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 120,769 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 115,846 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 115,846 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 111,025 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 111,025 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 108,627 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 108,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

alternator bolts missing

Pass 14 May 2020 105,483 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 105,483 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 97,519 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 97,519 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))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 90,744 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 90,744 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 84,632 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 84,632 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 76,120 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 67,716 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 16 May 2014 58,554 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 47,378 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 36,795 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 31,577 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,601 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 30,601 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

accident damage to n/s lower doorstep

n/s rear tyre getting low

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 27 Jul 2010 24,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 24,237 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 21,274 miles

accident damage to n/s

nail in n/s rear tyre

o/s front tyre worn very low on edges

Fail 15 Jul 2009 21,274 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

accident damage to n/s

nail in n/s rear tyre

o/s front tyre worn very low on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2008 15,950 miles

Damage to nearside front sill

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 VLY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Multi-colour with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 EF05 VLY, 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 VLY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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