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EJ54 AEU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,204 mi
Last recorded188,204 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 AEU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 188,204 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 178,981 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 178,972 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear and centre (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both centre D bushes very badly worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 167,881 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 167,879 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 154,870 miles

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

advise bonnet repaired with tape

Fail 7 Mar 2014 154,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise bonnet repaired with tape

Pass 7 Mar 2013 137,180 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise bonnet repaired with tape

Pass 8 Mar 2012 121,757 miles

bonnet repaired with tape

high level brake light not working

Pass 18 Feb 2011 103,980 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 89,533 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 88,804 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 88,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 76,246 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 76,240 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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EJ54 AEU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EJ54 AEU, 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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EJ54 AEU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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