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EY05 VGX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,012 mi
Last recorded107,012 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 VGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 107,012 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 104,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack joints light misting of oil.

Pass 18 Feb 2019 102,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wing panel leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 97,922 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 97,920 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 81,977 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 69,883 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 69,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 62,876 miles

n/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

n/s rear tyre has some sidewall damage

Fail 19 Feb 2015 62,876 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

n/s rear tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,041 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 49,110 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 49,108 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 45,140 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 39,736 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 33,922 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,404 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 20,429 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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EY05 VGX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EY05 VGX, 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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What year was EY05 VGX registered?

EY05 VGX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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