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EF55 XDP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,629 mi
Last recorded144,629 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 XDP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 144,629 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 144,629 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 143,875 miles

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))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 142,347 miles

minor oil leaks present

offside lower ball joint rubber deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2022 142,347 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 139,860 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 139,855 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 134,794 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 134,665 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 130,191 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 128,632 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 119,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 115,395 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 106,062 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 95,740 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 86,572 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2012 86,572 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 151,872 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 151,872 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 148,751 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

number 3 injector blowing

Pass 22 Dec 2008 111,678 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 111,678 miles

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

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 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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