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EA05 XXH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,327 mi
Last recorded135,327 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2025 135,327 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Upper nut loose. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wiper blades obviously small. Strong Advise. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. Strong Advise. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, worn smooth and close to cords on inner edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Turning white. Strong Advise. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, worn smooth and close to cords on inner edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm and worn low on edges. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Strong Advise. (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 124,689 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 124,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing Bracket missing/removed from axle (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 119,517 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 115,063 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 111,819 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 109,404 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 106,557 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 102,613 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 95,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 95,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 94,341 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 84,481 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 84,481 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 77,308 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 77,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 68,895 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 627,111 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 54,638 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 54,638 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 50,031 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 50,031 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 44,065 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 44,063 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 XXH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XXH, 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 XXH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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