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ET05 ZPE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,294 mi
Last recorded111,294 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 ZPE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 111,294 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion underbody

Fail 29 Oct 2025 111,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also bulged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill within 30cm of forward leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion underbody

Pass 7 Nov 2024 109,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer slight surface corrosion to sill

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear bumper side panels missing

slight corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 6 Nov 2023 104,743 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

slight surface rust underneath

Fail 1 Nov 2023 104,741 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced whole sill and inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

slight surface rust underneath

Pass 4 Nov 2022 100,897 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 95,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 95,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 92,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 92,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 92,121 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Radiator support corroded and radiator deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2019 84,439 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,423 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 74,060 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 68,936 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 61,574 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 54,245 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 47,611 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 42,141 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 35,311 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 25,714 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 20,355 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre low on tread

Fail 23 Oct 2009 20,355 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 29 Oct 2008 14,550 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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ET05 ZPE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET05 ZPE, 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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ET05 ZPE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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