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EJ05 XWY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,024 mi
Last recorded97,024 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2012 97,024 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

exhaust system has 2 rubber mounts missing

high brake light not working

power steering rack damp, no leaks found

Pass 11 Dec 2012 97,024 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

exhaust system has 2 rubber mounts missing

high brake light not working

power steering rack damp, no leaks found

Fail 14 Dec 2011

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high brake light not working

two exhaust rubber mounts missing from middle pipe

Pass 14 Dec 2011

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

high brake light not working

two exhaust rubber mounts missing from middle pipe

Pass 13 Dec 2010 69,675 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

high brake light not working

n/s/r corner of bumper missing

Pass 15 Dec 2009 89,523 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 89,523 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 37,637 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 30,948 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,948 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 XWY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XWY, 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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What year was EJ05 XWY registered?

EJ05 XWY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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