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EN05 VGA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,750 mi
Last recorded137,750 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 137,750 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 135,610 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 135,523 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 133,057 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 132,964 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 130,804 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 129,429 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 127,587 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 127,563 miles

Central Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner sill panel corroded/needs replacing

Nearside Outer sill panel corroded/needs replacing

Offside Inner sill panel corroded/needs replacing

Offside Outer sill panel corroded/needs replacing

Pass 29 May 2018 122,944 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 122,627 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 110,181 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 110,181 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 110,181 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 29 Jun 2016 96,728 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,196 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 80,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 65,606 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 65,606 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 64,080 miles

exhaust deteriorating and leaking

rear brakes fluctuating

rear springs corroding

rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 7 Sep 2013 64,080 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

exhaust deteriorating and leaking

rear brakes fluctuating

rear springs corroding

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2012 61,722 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 92,651 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 59,752 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 59,750 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 58,115 miles

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

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

front discs scoured

Pass 21 Sep 2010 58,115 miles

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

front discs scoured

Pass 19 Mar 2010 58,043 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 58,043 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 54,745 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 54,745 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 42,636 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 42,636 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VGA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EN05 VGA, 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 VGA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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