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EF55 AUJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

156,869 mi
Last recorded156,869 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 AUJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 156,869 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear bumper damaged

Windscreen damaged but not materially affecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 19 May 2018 156,869 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear bumper damaged

Windscreen damaged but not materially affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 16 Mar 2017 150,181 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 150,181 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 138,195 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 129,210 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING BUT UNABLE TO SEE IF IT IS WIRED UP

OS LOWER DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

SCREEN IN TEST LIMITS

THE NSF TYRE IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN AND VERY BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE AND NEEDS CHANGING ASAP

THHE OSF TYRE TREAD IS NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

Fail 13 Jan 2015 129,210 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

CENTRE STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING BUT UNABLE TO SEE IF IT IS WIRED UP

OS LOWER DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

SCREEN IN TEST LIMITS

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

THHE OSF TYRE TREAD IS NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

Fail 24 Oct 2013 121,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre brake light upper n/w

Pass 24 Oct 2013 121,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

centre brake light upper n/w

Pass 30 Oct 2012 109,040 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 108,752 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/front inner cv gaiter split

Pass 28 Oct 2011 96,481 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 88,735 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 88,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2009 80,925 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 56,104 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 56,104 miles

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

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

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

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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EF55 AUJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EF55 AUJ, 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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EF55 AUJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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