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EU05 ZVM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,984 mi
Last recorded51,984 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 51,984 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 51,140 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 50,175 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 49,425 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 48,841 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 47,458 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 46,221 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 45,173 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 44,038 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 42,587 miles

Nearside Rear cracking and deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2015 40,920 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 38,425 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 35,895 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 33,364 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 30,008 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 26,532 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 21,312 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 21,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil level low

Fail 30 Jul 2008 14,607 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front tyres worn on edges & 3 mm 195 65 15 t

nearside rear tyre worn on edge & 3 mm

Pass 30 Jul 2008 14,607 miles

front tyres worn on edges & 3 mm 195 65 15 t

nearside rear tyre worn on edge & 3 mm

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 ZVM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZVM, 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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What year was EU05 ZVM registered?

EU05 ZVM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 August 2005.

Is EU05 ZVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 ZVM shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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