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EN05 VFX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,941 mi
Last recorded180,941 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 VFX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 May 2019 180,941 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside upper door mirror missing

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside headlamp loose

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills

oil leak

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 23 Apr 2018 177,010 miles

Offside Front arch spat loose

surface corrossion on brake pipes

Fail 23 Apr 2018 177,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front arch spat loose

surface corrossion on brake pipes

Pass 10 Apr 2017 169,610 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 162,566 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 156,075 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 141,801 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 131,486 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 131,486 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 111,042 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 90,759 miles

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

No spare wheel

O/S rear tyre out of shape

Fail 16 Jun 2011 90,759 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

No spare wheel

O/S rear tyre out of shape

Pass 15 Jun 2010 90,750 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 79,289 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 61,003 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 VFX 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 EN05 VFX, 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 VFX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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