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EF55 JCU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,328 mi
Last recorded109,328 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 109,328 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & nearside rear slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 109,425 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & nearside rear slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 106,470 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 106,423 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 102,913 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 102,913 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 99,777 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 95,543 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 91,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1956515 and low on air (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1956515 and low on air (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 91,416 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1956515 and low on air (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1956515 and low on air (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 86,545 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 86,545 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 81,209 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 76,205 miles

rear metal bake pipes corroded ( both sides) just before join with flexi hose

Pass 26 Nov 2016 71,860 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 67,487 miles

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

evidence of slight pas leak nearside steering rack area

nearside front brake disc corroded on the outside of the inner edge

nearside inner and outer cv boots have slight leak of grease

Pass 18 Nov 2014 63,020 miles

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

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

advise remove wheels and check pads /outer possible worn more than inner pads

nearside wiper smearing

Pass 3 Dec 2013 58,461 miles

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

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

exhaust rubber missing front mount

Pass 1 Dec 2012 54,313 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 48,091 miles

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

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 26 Nov 2010 41,529 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 35,982 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 30,100 miles

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

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 JCU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JCU, 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 JCU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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