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EJ05 HXN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,969 mi
Last recorded167,969 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 HXN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2022 167,969 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 165,630 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 157,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

spare wheel fitted to offside front

Pass 23 Mar 2019 150,758 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 145,790 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 143,790 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link slight play

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 143,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link slight play

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 130,947 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 130,160 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack leaking under load (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nsr and nsf tyres have cracking within the tread block

Pass 3 Apr 2015 123,912 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 120,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 May 2013 115,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

windows tinted

Pass 14 May 2013 115,517 miles

windows tinted

Pass 12 May 2012 25,305 miles

exhaust corroding in places

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/f tyre slight damage(no chords shown)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 May 2011 20,902 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 87,859 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 69,142 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 69,142 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 60,286 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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EJ05 HXN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EJ05 HXN, 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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EJ05 HXN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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