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EU05 ZXC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,943 mi
Last recorded66,943 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 66,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Signs of corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2025 65,918 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 65,915 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 64,493 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 64,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2023 63,328 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 61,933 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 60,115 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 58,193 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 55,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 52,773 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 50,608 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 48,434 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

coil spring corroded x 2 front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 48,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

coil spring corroded x 2 front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 39,057 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 36,403 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 34,516 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,931 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 29,676 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 27,222 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,755 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 14,421 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 ZXC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZXC, 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

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What year was EU05 ZXC registered?

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

Is EU05 ZXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 ZXC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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