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EK05 TVE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,307 mi
Last recorded88,307 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 88,307 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge 195-65-15

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge 195-65-15

Slight wear in anti roll bar linkage offside front

Fail 9 Aug 2012 88,300 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge 195-65-15

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge 195-65-15

Slight wear in anti roll bar linkage offside front

Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,065 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 70,627 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 52,335 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 29,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,258 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 27,664 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 27,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 TVE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TVE, 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 EK05 TVE registered?

EK05 TVE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 May 2005.

Is EK05 TVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 TVE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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