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EU05 VZD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,303 mi
Last recorded165,303 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 165,303 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 165,301 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system fromnt to rear pipe above heat shield (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 142,029 miles

Body has slight corrosion both side inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

front bumper and os/rear bumper slightly damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2016 142,029 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both side (3.7.B.6a)

Body has slight corrosion both side inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

front bumper and os/rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2015 117,144 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2015 117,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 94,100 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on both edge's

Pass 25 Aug 2012 83,363 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 78,544 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 77,280 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,185 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 61,162 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,292 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 25,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 25,099 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 20,650 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 VZD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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