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VO05 ECV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

168,132 mi
Last recorded168,132 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 168,132 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 162,439 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion on various parts of car

front pads starting to get low

head lights faded

small blow from exhaust

Pass 21 Dec 2023 155,683 miles

both front tyres on limit

brake pipes corroded

corrosion on various parts of car

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Fail 11 Dec 2023 155,639 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres on limit

brake pipes corroded

corrosion on various parts of car

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 8 Dec 2022 146,285 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion on various parts of van

hand brake high

head lights faded

oil leak

slight play in both front wheels

Fail 8 Dec 2022 146,285 miles

hand brake high

head lights faded

oil leak

slight play in both front wheels

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

brake pipes corroded

corrosion on various parts of van

Pass 22 Nov 2021 136,266 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion on various parts of car

head lights faded

o/s/f tyre low

oil leak

slight play in anti roll bar links

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Fail 22 Nov 2021 136,266 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

corrosion on various parts of car

head lights faded

o/s/f tyre low

oil leak

slight play in anti roll bar links

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 21 Nov 2020 126,491 miles

corrosion on various parts of van

cv boots perishing

drivers mirror cracked

head lights faded

oil leak

slight play in anti roll bar links

Fail 21 Nov 2020 126,491 miles

Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

corrosion on various parts of van

cv boots perishing

drivers mirror cracked

head lights faded

oil leak

slight play in anti roll bar links

Pass 22 May 2019 114,075 miles

cv boots perishing

front discs corroded

front pads low

front tyres on limit

o/s/r tyre getting low on edges

Pass 22 May 2018 105,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 96,955 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2016 47,606 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2015 47,323 miles

exhaust centre corroding

rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2014 91,773 miles

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

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

n/s/f wheel very slightly binding

n/s/r tyre sidewall in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2014 91,773 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel very slightly binding

n/s/r tyre sidewall in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,780 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 80,780 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 71,961 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 60,237 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 47,950 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 36,868 miles

rear brakes noisy on test (graunching)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 36,868 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear brakes noisy on test (graunching)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,137 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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VO05 ECV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VO05 ECV, 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 ECV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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