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EU05 ZWL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,058 mi
Last recorded159,058 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 159,058 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 159,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 148,822 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 148,822 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 127,669 miles

ns/r outer sill corroded

oil leak

os./f tyre getting close to limit and has nail in

os/outer sill corroded

os/r abs sensor wire slightly insecure

os/r light lense damaged

rear indicators fading in colour

Fail 31 Oct 2016 127,669 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ns/r outer sill corroded

oil leak

os./f tyre getting close to limit and has nail in

os/outer sill corroded

os/r abs sensor wire slightly insecure

os/r light lense damaged

rear indicators fading in colour

Fail 6 Oct 2016 127,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 85,101 miles

Front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 85,101 miles

Front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 73,662 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 73,662 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 66,676 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 58,735 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,827 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 48,995 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 47,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Oct 2009 47,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,783 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 ZWL 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 61.1%.

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

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