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EU05 ZWZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,005 mi
Last recorded128,005 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 128,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 128,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid out of fluid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 120,269 miles

Oil leak ()

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 112,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear binding slightly

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

exhaust silencer corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 103,587 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

N/S/F Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 96,986 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

the exhaust centre section first skin is corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 72,539 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chip in windscreen outside swept area

osr bumper end cap missing

Fail 11 Nov 2011 72,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

chip in windscreen outside swept area

osr bumper end cap missing

Pass 29 Jun 2010 57,120 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 50,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 50,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,615 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 ZWZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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