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CE55 MJU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

151,614 mi
Last recorded151,614 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 MJU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2023 151,614 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 149,402 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 149,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 146,951 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 138,310 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 138,193 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Oct 2019 128,219 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 128,156 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn and o/s front roll bar links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 117,578 miles

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

Sills corroded

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 117,577 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Sills corroded

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 105,015 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 86,412 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 61,774 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 49,690 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 49,690 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 45,136 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 45,126 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2013 45,002 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 41,667 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 35,770 miles

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

Oil leak

front pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2010 27,616 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,818 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 15,092 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 15,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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CE55 MJU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CE55 MJU, 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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CE55 MJU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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