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EF05 VMW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,269 mi
Last recorded131,269 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 VMW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 131,269 miles

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

n/s inner cv boot split

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge [below limit]

Fail 9 Jul 2016 131,269 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s inner cv boot split

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge [below limit]

Pass 30 Sep 2015 122,147 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 122,147 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 122,007 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 112,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 112,720 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 97,365 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 86,319 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 75,204 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 59,924 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 46,426 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 VMW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VMW, 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 VMW registered?

EF05 VMW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is EF05 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 VMW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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