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EJ55 XNF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

112,834 mi
Last recorded112,834 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 112,834 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 112,834 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 88,076 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 88,076 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush to both front lower joints (2.4.G.2)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 88,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

screen chipped

steering rack leaking

Pass 25 Feb 2016 80,035 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 80,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 71,632 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin starting to come away

Pass 25 Feb 2015 71,632 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust box outer skin starting to come away

Pass 26 Feb 2014 62,705 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 54,135 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 54,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 42,900 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 42,900 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,120 miles

High level stop lamp not working

nearside rear part of bumper slightly damaged/insecure

Fail 17 Nov 2010 33,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

High level stop lamp not working

nearside rear part of bumper slightly damaged/insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2009 25,080 miles

front brake pads look low

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 26 Nov 2008 18,413 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 26 Nov 2008 18,413 miles

centre stop lamp not working

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 XNF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 XNF, 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 EJ55 XNF registered?

EJ55 XNF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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