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EK05 AUA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,235 mi
Last recorded72,235 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 72,235 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth worn to metal frame (1.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded To n/s rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded To o/s rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod arm slight play

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 65,173 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 2 Mar 2017 48,312 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 48,297 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 43,187 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 39,261 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 36,487 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 36,487 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 33,381 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 30,484 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,614 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 24,497 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,790 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 14,922 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 14,922 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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 AUA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EK05 AUA, 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 AUA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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