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CP55 EMX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

184,276 mi
Last recorded184,276 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 EMX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 184,276 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 98,510 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 170,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 170,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe by mounting rear silencer by mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear tail pipe clamp cracked front mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear most silencer mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer 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 20 Dec 2019 166,323 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front anti roll bar d-bushes worn

both outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 160,315 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 160,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 157,422 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 157,422 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 152,720 miles

Oil leak ()

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

steering rack is oiley

Fail 26 Oct 2016 152,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill within 30 cm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering on outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

steering rack is oiley

Pass 16 Oct 2015 135,627 miles

o/s front inner c/v gaiter is weeping

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 135,614 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner is missing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill within 30 cm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering on outer sill (6.1.A.1)

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

o/s front inner c/v gaiter is weeping

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 120,211 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise o/s front inner c/v gaiter split

Fail 10 Oct 2014 120,201 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise n/s rear tyre wearing on edge

advise o/s front inner c/v gaiter split

Pass 4 Oct 2013 105,654 miles

Oil leak

n/s front tyre on limit

Fail 4 Oct 2013 105,654 miles

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

Oil leak

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

n/s front tyre on limit

Pass 4 Oct 2012 91,868 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 83,522 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 83,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 69,280 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,526 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 54,526 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,698 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 40,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CP55 EMX 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 56%.

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 CP55 EMX, 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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CP55 EMX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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