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EJ55 AXR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,132 mi
Last recorded191,132 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 AXR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 191,132 miles

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

O/S F TYRE SLIGHT INNER WEAR

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 May 2017 191,132 miles

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

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

O/S F TYRE SLIGHT INNER WEAR

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 175,272 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 25 May 2016 175,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 163,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 163,922 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 151,266 miles

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 May 2014 151,266 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 121,514 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 121,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 106,632 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 106,632 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2011 102,403 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres are worn on their inside edges

Pass 14 Jan 2010 98,205 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 83,828 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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EJ55 AXR 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 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 EJ55 AXR, 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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EJ55 AXR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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