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EN05 FNE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

195,544 mi
Last recorded195,544 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 FNE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 195,544 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 191,926 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 189,049 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 178,425 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 166,806 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 166,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 156,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 143,494 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 135,780 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 7 Apr 2018 135,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 24 Jul 2017 130,717 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 126,749 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2016 126,749 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 113,114 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot weeping

oil leaks engine and gearbox

slight dampness to steering rack

Fail 20 Aug 2015 113,112 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot weeping

oil leaks engine and gearbox

slight dampness to steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2014 10,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 10,041 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 88,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 71,163 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 58,005 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear bumper end caps missing

Fail 13 Sep 2011 58,004 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 2 Jun 2010 49,126 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,773 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 32,915 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,753 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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EN05 FNE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EN05 FNE, 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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EN05 FNE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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