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EU05 VZT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,500 mi
Last recorded144,500 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2017 144,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear is deflated

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 129,692 miles

both front tyre valves starting to perish.

centre rear light not working.

slight coolant leak lower radiator n/s.

small split o/s/f roll bar link lower ball joint cover.

various brake pipes signs of rust/corrosion.

Pass 24 Nov 2015 124,973 miles

both rear tyre valves perished.

centre rear light not working.

n/s/f inner cv boot split.

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damage.

slight coolant leak radiator n/s.

various brake pipes surface rust.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 120,865 miles

both front coil springs surface rust/corrosion.

various brake pipes showing signs of light surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 113,278 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 113,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 101,054 miles

All tyres are close to the legal limit and the N/S/R is void of tread on the outer edge

Cam belt replacement is due every 100,000 Miles (OVER DUE)

Fuel filter is in need of replacement

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

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

One of the front exhaust rubbers is missing

Fail 8 Dec 2012 100,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

All tyres are close to the legal limit and the N/S/R is void of tread on the outer edge

Cam belt replacement is due every 100,000 Miles (OVER DUE)

Fuel filter is in need of replacement

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

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

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

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

One of the front exhaust rubbers is missing

Pass 10 Dec 2011 80,861 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 57,213 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 41,119 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 41,119 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 33,518 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,518 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 VZT 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 VZT, 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 VZT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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