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EJ55 DFC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,567 mi
Last recorded102,567 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 DFC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 102,567 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine lower dog bone mounting loose

Fail 9 Jan 2020 102,567 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine lower dog bone mounting loose

Pass 11 Jan 2019 95,921 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 83,149 miles

rear brake drums didtorted

rear brake drums didtorted

Fail 16 Aug 2017 83,141 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

rear brake drums didtorted

rear brake drums didtorted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 79,271 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s mirror glasses damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing low on both edges

o/s/r tyre devoid of tread on both edges at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2014

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both door mirror glasses cracked

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre outer edge devoid of tread at time of test

o/s/f to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,970 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 61,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 53,964 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 43,575 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,458 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 18,413 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 8,333 miles

Nearside front tyre getting low on tread.

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

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 DFC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 EJ55 DFC, 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 DFC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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