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FA05 EBF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,589 mi
Last recorded180,589 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 EBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 180,589 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 179,234 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2019 177,957 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 176,336 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 174,992 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 174,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 167,777 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 167,704 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 164,486 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 158,268 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 158,268 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 155,761 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 141,483 miles

off side front inner c/v gaiter split

Pass 12 Aug 2010 123,962 miles

n/s/f inner c/v joint gaiter split

Pass 31 Jul 2009 101,892 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 74,071 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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FA05 EBF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FA05 EBF, 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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FA05 EBF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is FA05 EBF safe to buy?

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