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EA55 JTZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,072 mi
Last recorded116,072 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2025 116,072 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 114,662 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2023 113,250 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2022 111,448 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2021 109,846 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 16 Sep 2020 108,437 miles

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

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Slight play in inner rack joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2019 106,588 miles

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

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 25 Sep 2018 104,529 miles

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

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure (sill)

Pass 22 Sep 2017 102,608 miles

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipe(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 100,201 miles

Slight corrosion to sills

Pass 28 Sep 2015 97,482 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 94,358 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 92,322 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 91,039 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 89,493 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 87,089 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 74,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 74,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,062 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 42,590 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 JTZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JTZ, 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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What year was EA55 JTZ registered?

EA55 JTZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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