MOT Status
ValidMileage
168,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
brake pipes corroded
corrosion on various parts of car
front pads starting to get low
head lights faded
small blow from exhaust
both front tyres on limit
brake pipes corroded
corrosion on various parts of car
oil leak
slight play in n/s/f wheel
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
brake pipes corroded
corrosion on various parts of van
hand brake high
head lights faded
oil leak
slight play in both front wheels
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
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
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
corrosion on various parts of van
cv boots perishing
drivers mirror cracked
head lights faded
oil leak
slight play in anti roll bar links
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
cv boots perishing
front discs corroded
front pads low
front tyres on limit
o/s/r tyre getting low on edges
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))
exhaust in poor condition
front tyres wearing on edges
rear tyres cracking
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear exhaust in poor condition
rear tyres cracking
exhaust centre corroding
rear tyres cracking
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
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
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
rear brakes noisy on test (graunching)
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)
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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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