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EU05 ZWS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,338 mi
Last recorded135,338 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 135,338 miles

Offside sill corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 130,271 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 125,455 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 122,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 117,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 112,296 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 102,326 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ( sill ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 95,746 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 88,906 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 81,660 miles

exhaust rubber missing

Fail 4 Apr 2016 81,624 miles

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

exhaust rubber missing

Pass 28 Mar 2015 72,465 miles

rusty brake pipes

Pass 12 Apr 2014 68,854 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,163 miles

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

n/s anti roll are link ball joint slight play

rear leaf springs rusty

small crack wind screen 32mm

Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,149 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,348 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 42,679 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 36,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front wheel rim slight dammage

Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,994 miles

nearside front wheel rim slight dammage

Pass 29 May 2008 30,246 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 ZWS 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 ZWS, 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 ZWS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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