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EK05 APO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,575 mi
Last recorded102,575 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 APO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 102,575 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 102,575 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 98,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 May 2023 98,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 91,155 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 91,155 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 89,240 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 89,240 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 89,175 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 89,175 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 89,040 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 89,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 86,976 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 85,149 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 84,334 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 84,334 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 78,874 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 78,874 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 75,687 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 71,324 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 71,324 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 71,289 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 28,700 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 28,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2010 60,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,691 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 53,691 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 50,134 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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EK05 APO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EK05 APO, 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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EK05 APO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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