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EU05 VXX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

163,203 mi
Last recorded163,203 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 163,203 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 150,576 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 150,575 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2022 129,364 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 129,350 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 122,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Corner of bumper missing

Nearside Rear Exhaust pipe hitting rear antiroll bar

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 118,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper corner missing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 118,694 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper corner missing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 115,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively sensor wire incorrectly routed, fouling drop link (1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 114,544 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 114,544 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 113,331 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 113,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 split on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 split on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 split on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 split on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2016 105,097 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 98,515 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 92,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 82,398 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 75,249 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 65,497 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 65,470 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 49,392 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 40,289 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.

engine oil is on or just above the maximum limit at the dip-stick.

front service brakes show inbalance.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off side rear outer sill shows slight distortion.

power assisted steering rack and associated pipes show fluid/oil contamination.

rear service brakes show run-out/judder.

Fail 6 Apr 2009 40,289 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.

engine oil is on or just above the maximum limit at the dip-stick.

front service brakes show inbalance.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off side rear outer sill shows slight distortion.

power assisted steering rack and associated pipes show fluid/oil contamination.

rear service brakes show run-out/judder.

Pass 20 May 2008 30,101 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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EU05 VXX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EU05 VXX, 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 VXX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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