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VO05 EBG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

100,854 mi
Last recorded100,854 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 EBG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 100,854 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 177,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 177,165 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 168,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 168,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 160,058 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 160,058 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced O/S (4.1.4 (a))

Leaf spring fractured N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated O/S/F (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment O/S/F (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2021 152,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 152,369 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S AND O/S INNERS (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 145,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 137,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS AND BOTH FRONT INNERS (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 128,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S AND O/S SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 118,771 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 98,389 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 98,389 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S AND O/S SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 70,339 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 70,339 miles

Stop lamp not working O/S (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 57,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2012 51,420 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 51,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 47,795 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 40,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 27 May 2009 30,332 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 30,332 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 23,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VO05 EBG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VO05 EBG, 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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VO05 EBG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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