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EF54 CNY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

132,436 mi
Last recorded132,436 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 CNY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 132,436 miles

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

Underbody Schultz/ treated

Pass 18 Dec 2024 132,009 miles

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

Underbody Schultz/ Treated

Pass 2 Dec 2023 131,677 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 131,071 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2022 131,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2021 130,491 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 129,842 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 129,103 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 129,103 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH FRONT LAMPS HIGH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 128,066 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 127,786 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre side wall slightly perrished

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 127,786 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 127,786 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 127,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 127,786 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 122,856 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 89,761 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 89,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 77,892 miles

front discs worn

high level brake light out

o/s/f tyre on 3mm and inner shoulder bald

Fail 7 Jan 2011 77,892 miles

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

front discs worn

high level brake light out

o/s/f tyre on 3mm and inner shoulder bald

Pass 5 Jan 2010 66,614 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 55,789 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to n/s/f lower radiator mounting and inner wing cover

fuel cap door missing

n/s/r corner bumper missing

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall poor and tread low

o/s/f door rub strip lifting

Pass 27 Jan 2009 55,789 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to n/s/f lower radiator mounting and inner wing cover

fuel cap door missing

n/s/r corner bumper missing

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall poor and tread low

o/s/f door rub strip lifting

Pass 22 Jan 2008 40,979 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s door trim peeling

Fail 22 Jan 2008 40,979 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s door trim peeling

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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EF54 CNY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EF54 CNY, 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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EF54 CNY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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