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EU05 VZH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,375 mi
Last recorded148,375 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 148,375 miles

slight play in gearbox mount

Pass 15 Jan 2016 132,641 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 128,020 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 128,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 111,147 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 100,894 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 100,894 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 86,280 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 62,762 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 50,651 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 42,798 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 VZH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU05 VZH registered?

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

Is EU05 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 VZH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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