MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,629 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Leaf spring corroded
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Leaf spring corroded
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
minor oil leaks present
offside lower ball joint rubber deteriorated
Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
minor oil leaks present
offside lower ball joint rubber deteriorated
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front (0.1 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
centre stop lamp not working
n/s/r lens becoming insecure
no3 injector and pipe misting up
various cuts in o/s/r tyre
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
centre stop lamp not working
n/s/r lens becoming insecure
no3 injector and pipe misting up
various cuts in o/s/r tyre
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
number 3 injector blowing
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
front brake discs worn and lipped
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/r tyre worn badly on inner and outer edges
rear brake application uneven and showing distortion
rear tyres becoming low on tread
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EF55 XDP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 XDP, 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 XDP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 December 2005.
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