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EU05 VZR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

166,866 mi
Last recorded166,866 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 166,866 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 166,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 158,835 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 153,050 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 146,905 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 139,540 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 131,374 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 125,289 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 119,402 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 114,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front door mirror has one of the two mirrors missing.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 107,272 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 95,478 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 80,898 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 75,423 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 69,920 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 65,333 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,558 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 44,639 miles

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

wipers don`t clean that well

Pass 7 Apr 2008 34,010 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 VZR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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

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