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EU05 VXF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,266 mi
Last recorded144,266 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 VXF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 144,266 miles

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

Oil leak bad ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 144,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak bad ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 132,915 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 118,192 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 118,192 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front 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 9 Jul 2013 103,906 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 98,138 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 86,202 miles

offside rear tyre low also cracked and perished

Fail 2 Aug 2011 86,195 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

offside rear tyre low also cracked and perished

Fail 28 Jul 2010 74,729 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 28 Jul 2010 74,729 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 6 Apr 2009 58,018 miles

Both front tyres advance wear on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2008 46,213 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2008 46,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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EU05 VXF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EU05 VXF, 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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EU05 VXF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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The MOT history for EU05 VXF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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