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EA55 JRX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,402 mi
Last recorded134,402 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 JRX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 134,402 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 130,927 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 130,927 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 127,316 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 123,286 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 123,286 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 120,327 miles

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

Windscreen has a stone chip in nearside.

Fail 5 Nov 2021 120,318 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen has a stone chip in nearside.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 112,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2020 112,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2019 111,454 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))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber spliting (3.4 (b) (i))

centre brake light not working

Pass 5 Dec 2018 105,610 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 104,287 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside front inner C.V. boot split

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

Oil around steering rack

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 95,285 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Rear bumper trim missing

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 95,285 miles

Offside Front engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Front drive shaft damaged fouling on sub frame (2.5.C.2a)

Front wipers poor

Nearside Rear bumper trim missing

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,697 miles

Centre Lower engine mount bush deteriorated / slight movement

Nearside Front Inner cv boot split

Nearside Rear bumper corner cap missing / but not jagged edge

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cuts in tread but not exposing cords

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

misting of oil from power steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Sep 2016 85,697 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Lower engine mount bush deteriorated / slight movement

Nearside Front Inner cv boot split

Nearside Rear bumper corner cap missing / but not jagged edge

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cuts in tread but not exposing cords

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

misting of oil from power steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Aug 2015 76,651 miles

battery light was on for part of the mot test

brake fluid slightly low

corrosion underside in places

leaf springs corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight misting of oil around steering rack

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2014 72,703 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 72,700 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,366 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 54,076 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,985 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,452 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2009 35,230 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 30,285 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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EA55 JRX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 EA55 JRX, 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 JRX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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