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EF55 FTP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,046 mi
Last recorded46,046 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 FTP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 46,046 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 42,807 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 39,348 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 36,197 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 36,197 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 32,826 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 30,866 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 26,844 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 22,898 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 19,679 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 17,335 miles

Oil leak

Rear brakes noisey in operation

Fail 31 Oct 2013 17,335 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brakes noisey in operation

Pass 5 Nov 2012 16,584 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 15,413 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 12,632 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 10,229 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 7,843 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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EF55 FTP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EF55 FTP, 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 EF55 FTP registered?

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

Is EF55 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 FTP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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