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EU05 ZVJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

104,714 mi
Last recorded104,714 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 104,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 104,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 103,391 miles

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 102,045 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Damage

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 94,561 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 94,561 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 78,710 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 63,130 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 63,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,335 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 55,666 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,666 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,680 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 51,680 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 47,155 miles

both rear brake pipes very rusty

drivers seat belt fraying

offside rear wheel buckled

Fail 2 Apr 2013 47,155 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake pipes very rusty

drivers seat belt fraying

offside rear wheel buckled

Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,125 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 May 2011 40,948 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link rod

Fail 17 May 2011 40,948 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link rod

Pass 24 May 2010 38,183 miles

high level stoplamp not working

n/s number plate lamp slightly dim

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

o/s/r tyre nail in tread/slightly misshaped

power steering rack damp at pinion

Fail 24 May 2010 38,183 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

high level stoplamp not working

n/s number plate lamp slightly dim

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

o/s/r tyre nail in tread/slightly misshaped

power steering rack damp at pinion

Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,738 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 33,735 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 26,802 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 26,800 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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 ZVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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