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EO05 UPV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,624 mi
Last recorded193,624 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 UPV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 193,624 miles

engine stabilizer slight movement in rubber

Pass 7 Mar 2017 168,983 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 142,263 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 141,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Front one exhaust rubber mountain missing

Front both sides discs lipped

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

Nearside Rear slight cut in tread

Offside Rear rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 23 Feb 2015 115,033 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 115,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 88,264 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,827 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 60,614 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 52,973 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,858 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 38,797 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 33,605 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 26,038 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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EO05 UPV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EO05 UPV, 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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What year was EO05 UPV registered?

EO05 UPV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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