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EJ55 YCH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

175,388 mi
Last recorded175,388 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 175,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2019 170,686 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 170,685 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 166,675 miles

FRONT AND REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WEAR

Fail 8 Jan 2018 166,629 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SEAL PANEL (5.2.6)

FRONT AND REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WEAR

Offside Front Outer SEAL PANEL CORRODED AND HOLED

Pass 12 Jan 2017 162,374 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE OUTER SEAL PANELS CORROSION

Pass 29 Jan 2016 157,564 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES INNER TREAD WEAR

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint 1/4 LINK (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 157,563 miles

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

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES INNER TREAD WEAR

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint 1/4 LINK (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 151,218 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 144,084 miles

near side and off side front anti roll bar bushes wear

Fail 28 Jan 2014 144,082 miles

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

near side and off side front anti roll bar bushes wear

near side front tyre outer tread wear and cuts

Pass 5 Feb 2013 133,255 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 132,280 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 132,280 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 123,050 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2011 123,009 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 103,580 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 103,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 85,575 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 85,575 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 65,072 miles

middle stoplight not working

Fail 16 Oct 2008 65,072 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)

middle stoplight 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 YCH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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