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EJ55 XNL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,650 mi
Last recorded51,650 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 XNL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 51,650 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 44,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill section at rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

both front head lights slight diss-colouring.

Fail 1 Nov 2024 44,366 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill section at rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

both front head lights slight diss-colouring.

Pass 21 Nov 2023 37,582 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight diss-colouring. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill section at rear showing signs of corrosion.

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

vehicle underside, various suspension components and brake discs showing signs of surface rust/corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2022 36,468 miles

Oil leak.

chip in front screen lower o/s.

front head lamps slight diss-colouring.

n/s outer sill section at rear showing signs of corrosion.

no reverse light.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

vehicle underside, various suspension components and brake discs showing signs of surface rust/corrosion (suspect vehicle been standing)

Fail 11 Nov 2022 36,468 miles

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

Oil leak.

chip in front screen lower o/s.

front head lamps slight diss-colouring.

n/s outer sill section at rear showing signs of corrosion.

no reverse light.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

vehicle underside, various suspension components and brake discs showing signs of surface rust/corrosion (suspect vehicle been standing)

Pass 12 Nov 2021 36,018 miles

no reverse light.

Oil leak

chip in front screen lower o/s.

front head lamps slight diss-colouring.

n/s outer sill section at rear showing signs of corrosion.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

vehicle underside, various suspension components and brake discs showing signs of surface rust/corrosion (suspect vehicle been standing)

Pass 11 Nov 2020 35,256 miles

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

all 4 tyre valves signs of perishing.

n/s outer sill section at rear showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 11 Nov 2020 35,254 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

all 4 tyre valves signs of perishing.

n/s outer sill section at rear showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 20 Nov 2019 33,419 miles

all 4 tyre valves signs of perishing.

both n/s and o/s front coil springs very rusty.

front wipers not parking.

n/s outer sill section at rear showing signs of corrosion.

various oil leaks.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Pass 12 Nov 2018 32,672 miles

front coil springs very rusty.

front wipers not parking.

n/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r tyre valves perished.

oil leak ?

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 12 Nov 2018 32,672 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front brake pads getting low (advise new discs when pads replaced)

front coil springs very rusty.

front wipers not parking.

n/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r tyre valves perished.

oil leak ?

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 8 Nov 2017 28,805 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 28,330 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 26,604 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges and starting to crack/perish.

o/s/f tyre on 1.6 to 2mm.

various brake pipes rusty.

various oil leaks.

Fail 17 Nov 2015 26,604 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges and starting to crack/perish.

o/s/f tyre on 1.6 to 2mm.

various brake pipes rusty.

various oil leaks.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 73,533 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 23,518 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 21,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail n/s/f tyre

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2011 20,785 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 20,785 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 19,386 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 17,592 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 15,008 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 XNL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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