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EA05 XWP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

170,275 mi
Last recorded170,275 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 XWP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 170,275 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 158,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside 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))

surface corrosion to sills

Fail 21 Sep 2021 158,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside 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))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 149,311 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 105,957 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 131,933 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 123,818 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 115,943 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 107,885 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,463 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 84,408 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 69,702 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 59,138 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,841 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 35,345 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 26,068 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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EA05 XWP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EA05 XWP, 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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EA05 XWP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is EA05 XWP safe to buy?

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