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EO55 ZGV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

190,564 mi
Last recorded190,564 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 ZGV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 190,564 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 177,622 miles

windscreen damaged outside of drivers view

Pass 23 Feb 2016 166,439 miles

lower engine mount worn

windscreen damaged outside of drivers view

Fail 23 Feb 2016 166,439 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

lower engine mount worn

windscreen damaged outside of drivers view

Pass 18 Feb 2015 158,351 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked outside of zones

Pass 15 Feb 2014 149,715 miles

offside wing mirror damaged

windscreen damaged out side of zones

Pass 15 Feb 2013 141,016 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 141,015 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 121,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 121,932 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 101,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

front exhaust rubber mount missing

high level stop light not working

off side door mirror glass damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2011 101,425 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

front exhaust rubber mount missing

high level stop light not working

off side door mirror glass damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2010 77,730 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 77,662 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 77,662 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 59,718 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 59,718 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EO55 ZGV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EO55 ZGV, 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 EO55 ZGV registered?

EO55 ZGV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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