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EU05 VZZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,409 mi
Last recorded193,409 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 193,409 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 178,952 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 156,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 131,084 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 119,292 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 105,910 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 89,479 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 89,479 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 75,503 miles

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

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 4 Mar 2013 57,609 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 57,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,281 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)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 55,281 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 51,218 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 32,775 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 25,225 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,225 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 19,512 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 VZZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

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

Is EU05 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 VZZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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