CarVerify

Free Car Check

EU05 ZVP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,271 mi
Last recorded132,271 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 132,271 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 132,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 125,754 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 121,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 112,625 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 112,599 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brakepipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 98,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 98,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 87,456 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,097 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 73,097 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 59,200 miles

Battery insecure

Front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 31 May 2011 59,200 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 9 Jul 2010 40,442 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 39,174 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 39,174 miles

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

ALL ADVISORYS WILL NEED FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Brake fluid is due time of vehicle every two years

High level brake is not working

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

Tax is due 31/07/2009

Fail 13 Jun 2008 29,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

center stop light in-op

Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,478 miles

center stop light in-op

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
Full Ford Transit Connect reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EU05 ZVP 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 55.6%.

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 ZVP, 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

How do I check the history of EU05 ZVP?

You can check the full history of EU05 ZVP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EU05 ZVP registered?

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

Is EU05 ZVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 ZVP shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU05 ZVP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EU05 ZVP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.