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EK05 TVM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

170,792 mi
Last recorded170,792 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 170,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 163,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack damp

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

inner sills and underbody general corrosion

suspension parts corroding

Fail 9 Nov 2024 163,160 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

suspension parts corroding

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack damp

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

inner sills and underbody general corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2023 148,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box corroded / holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

inner sills / underbody general corrosion

steering rack damp

suspension parts / leaf springs corroding

Fail 4 Nov 2023 148,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box corroded / holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

inner sills / underbody general corrosion

steering rack damp

suspension parts / leaf springs corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2022 136,204 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 136,204 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 130,039 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

oil misting around steering rack

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 12 Nov 2021 130,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

oil misting around steering rack

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 13 Nov 2020 127,611 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 127,591 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 122,418 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 122,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

corrosion and hole in n/s outer sill

Pass 22 Aug 2017 116,708 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 116,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre age cracked

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

alternator belt cracking up

exhaust front mesh slight blow

Pass 19 Aug 2016 113,311 miles

Nearside Rear low on inner edge

Offside Front low on inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2016 113,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear low on inner edge

Offside Front low on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2015 108,149 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 102,995 miles

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

engine emits black smoke when cold

Fail 18 Aug 2014 102,995 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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

engine emits black smoke when cold

Pass 22 Aug 2013 97,790 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 97,780 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 92,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 92,898 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 88,761 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 88,761 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 83,478 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 83,478 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 79,193 miles

metal object in nearside rear tread

Pass 28 Feb 2008 73,344 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 71,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 TVM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 TVM, 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 TVM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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