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EK05 TVZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,724 mi
Last recorded142,724 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 TVZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 142,724 miles

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 138,510 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 136,868 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 front mounting rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

N/s/r outer sill is damaged/corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost bald on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Appears to be loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

There appears to be a smell of fuel under the bonnet

Fail 5 Sep 2020 136,868 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 front mounting rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

N/s/r outer sill is damaged/corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost bald on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Appears to be loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

There appears to be a smell of fuel under the bonnet

Pass 31 Aug 2019 120,658 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering to tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 120,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering to tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 110,513 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where joins onto flexy pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where joins onto flexy pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 110,464 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where joins onto flexy pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where joins onto flexy pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 101,815 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 101,814 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 95,655 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 84,923 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 71,883 miles

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

high level stop lamp not working

nearside inner cv boot loosing grease

Fail 13 Apr 2013 71,883 miles

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

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

nearside inner cv boot loosing grease

Pass 2 May 2012 61,753 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 39,301 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 32,574 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 24,485 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 24,466 miles

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

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

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 TVZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TVZ, 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 TVZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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