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EJ05 KCE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,013 mi
Last recorded109,013 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 KCE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 109,013 miles

oil leak engine area

Fail 21 Oct 2014 109,013 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

oil leak engine area

Fail 16 Sep 2013 99,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 99,044 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 90,721 miles

advise battery adrift

advise center rear b/light adrift

advise engine oil leaks

advise n/s/f b/disc showing signs of rust fatigue

advise n/s/f tyre cut in outer wall ( not to plies )

advise n/s/f tyre worn to wear bars & worn on inner & outer edges

advise steering rack support bushes showing signs of fatigue

Fail 4 May 2012 90,721 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise battery adrift

advise center rear b/light adrift

advise engine oil leaks

advise n/s/f b/disc showing signs of rust fatigue

advise n/s/f tyre cut in outer wall ( not to plies )

advise n/s/f tyre worn to wear bars & worn on inner & outer edges

advise steering rack support bushes showing signs of fatigue

Pass 13 Jul 2011 82,432 miles

advise o/s & n/s inner cv boots split

advise o/s/f tyre tread low

advise wipers a bit smearey

Fail 13 Jul 2011 82,432 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

advise o/s/f tyre tread low

advise wipers a bit smearey

advise o/s & n/s inner cv boots split

Fail 2 Jul 2011 81,940 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

inner cv gaitor n/s split

Pass 11 Jun 2010 67,348 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 118,299 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 118,299 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 90,388 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 90,388 miles

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

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 KCE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EJ05 KCE, 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 KCE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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