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EF05 VMJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

209,358 mi
Last recorded209,358 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 VMJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 209,358 miles

front number plate soon..... lower o/s. mirror...

Pass 5 Jul 2013 197,891 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)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 183,185 miles

front number plate soon cracked screen scratched by wipers. lower mirror damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2012 183,185 miles

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

front number plate soon cracked screen scratched by wipers. lower mirror damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2011 157,594 miles

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

front windscreen damage top passenger side corner

Pass 14 Jul 2010 133,675 miles

screen cracked outside swept area

slight blow on back box/pipe

Pass 29 Jun 2009 105,036 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 80,272 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 VMJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EF05 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?

EF05 VMJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is EF05 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 VMJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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