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EJ05 ZBL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,297 mi
Last recorded130,297 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 ZBL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2019 130,297 miles

All direction indicators not working ALL Indicators Inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

General Corrosion

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))

Offside Rear Bumper Cap Missing

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s Inner Rack End Slight Play

Pass 1 Jun 2018 124,854 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers missing or not attached

NSR / OSR tyres heavily cracked and perished

OSF / NSF tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine steady bar bush worn (lower rear)

hi level stop not working

Fail 25 May 2018 124,854 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting rubbers missing or not attached

NSR / OSR tyres heavily cracked and perished

OSF / NSF tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine steady bar bush worn (lower rear)

hi level stop not working

Pass 25 May 2017 110,437 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Fail 15 May 2017 110,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Central stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 106,701 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 23 Oct 2014 101,521 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 98,472 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 98,472 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 93,449 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 88,654 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

rear silencer starting to corrode

Fail 16 Jul 2011 88,654 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jul 2010 83,954 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Jun 2009 79,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s wiper worn, both number plate lamps dim, front number plate deterioted, oil leak on engine, oil at minimum.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 60,930 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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EJ05 ZBL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EJ05 ZBL, 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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EJ05 ZBL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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