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EJ55 LXY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,724 mi
Last recorded127,724 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 LXY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 127,724 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 112,504 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 112,489 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 95,978 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 95,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015
Fail 12 Nov 2014 68,831 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,831 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 54,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 41,585 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 41,585 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 28,946 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 28,946 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 16,083 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 3,872 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 42,313 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 LXY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LXY, 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 LXY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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