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EJ05 XUX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

64,966 mi
Last recorded64,966 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 64,966 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 63,739 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 63,723 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 61,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 30 Jul 2021 59,820 miles

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 30 Jul 2021 59,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 5 Aug 2020 56,733 miles

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 24 Jul 2019 54,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also sidewall heavily scuffed (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 24 Jul 2019 54,742 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

wiper rubbers split on ends

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also sidewall heavily scuffed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 52,564 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 21 Jul 2017 48,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall heavily scuffed (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 21 Jul 2017 49,564 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall heavily scuffed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 1 Aug 2016 46,674 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

n/s/r tyre sidewall heavily scuffed

Pass 5 Aug 2015 43,109 miles

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 31 Jul 2015 43,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 39,837 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 5 Aug 2013 36,799 miles

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 5 Aug 2013 36,796 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 3 Aug 2012 33,497 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 33,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 29,528 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,597 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,878 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 21,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 17,874 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 17,874 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 XUX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XUX, 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 XUX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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