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EA55 GXK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,766 mi
Last recorded108,766 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 GXK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 108,766 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 108,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 102,957 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 102,957 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))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 97,658 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 97,658 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 92,410 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 85,490 miles

Offside front fog light is broken and not working.

Fail 7 Dec 2021 85,483 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front fog light is broken and not working.

Pass 11 Dec 2020 79,635 miles

Clutch and brake pedal rubbers are worn.

Offside front fog light broken and not working.

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 79,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Clutch and brake pedal rubbers are worn.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front fog light broken and not working.

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 73,316 miles

Brake pedal anti - slip pad is worn on the edge.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer is deteriorated and leaking slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog light broken and not working.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber is split at the end. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 65,890 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 65,890 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 59,442 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 2 Dec 2016 52,685 miles

offside front tyre worn close to limit

rear tyres starting to wear low

Fail 2 Dec 2016 52,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn close to limit

rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 4 Dec 2015 43,539 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 35,364 miles

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 15 Nov 2013 26,773 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 26,599 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 26,599 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 26,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 26,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 23,617 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,478 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 10,036 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge.

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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EA55 GXK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EA55 GXK, 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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EA55 GXK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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