CarVerify

Free Car Check

EK55 SGX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,198 mi
Last recorded87,198 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 SGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 87,198 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread line (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 87,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread line (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 82,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 82,779 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 76,943 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 76,943 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 61,904 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 49,330 miles

exhaust system corroded advise

Pass 22 Sep 2020 40,576 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

no high level stop light

Pass 10 Sep 2019 35,321 miles

Central Rear Upper high level stop lamp inoperative

Engine oil leak present

Nearside Front brake hose rubber block on right hand full steering lock makes slight contact with the drive shaft

Nearside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread

Nearside Front tyre valve stem is damaged

Offside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread

The rear exhaust silencer is corroding

The service brake pedal travel reserve indicates that the brakes are ready for service/repairs

Pass 6 Sep 2018 34,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has damage present

Nearside Front tyre valve stem is damaged

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre breadth of tread has a small nail within

Offside Rear wheel bearings not able to fully assess due to a slight bind on the brake/wheel

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

The exhaust silencer case is deteriorating

The fuel access flap does not lock when required

Pass 5 Sep 2017 33,480 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1.D.1,e)

Offside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1.E,1)

Offside Rear wheel bearings cannot be fully assessed due to a slightly binding wheel (2.6.1)

The auxiliary drive system is noisy in operation (2.3.6)

The exhaust silencer is deteriorating (7.1,2)

The fuel access flap does not lock securely when required (2,g)

The high level stop lamp does not illuminate when required (1.2.1,b)

The steering rack pinion has a seepage of fluid present (2.3.3,b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 32,642 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has damage present (4.1D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)

The auxiliary drive belt(s) system is noisy in operation (2.3.6)

The exhaust silencer is deteriorating (7.1.2a)

The high level stop lamp does not illuminate when required (1.2.1b)

The power steering rack pinion has a seepage of fluid present (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 31,408 miles

Front Axle (1) tyres fitted are none recommended Commercial grade tyres

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose Slightly touching drive shaft (Re-enforced) section of hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 3.01 mm (4.1E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering pinion (2.3.3b) (2.3.3b)

Rear Axle (2) tyres fitted are none recommended Commercial grade tyres

Rear Number plate lamps illumination is deteriorating (1.1C.1e)

Rear Service brakes during their increase mode indicate that service is required (3.7B.2)

Rear Upper high level stop lamp does not illuminate when required (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating (7.1.2a)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 29,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamp does not illuminate when required

(2.2D.2a)The nearside front road wheel when turned on the full right hand lock is only just missing fouling the brake pipe,clearly indicating that the brake pipe has been incorrectly positioned when fitted

(4.1B.1b)The tyres fitted across axle(s) (1) and (2) are not commercial grade types as would normally be a recommended fitment for this type of vehicle

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread at the inner side of the central band is wearing unevenly

(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

(7.1.2a)The exhaust silencer is slightly deteriorated but not resulting in a leak

(7.4B.3)See the emissions printout remarks for the results of the inspection.

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 2 Sep 2014 29,209 miles

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamp does not illuminate when required

(2.2D.2a)The nearside front road wheel when turned on the full right hand lock is only just missing fouling the brake pipe,clearly indicating that the brake pipe has been incorrectly positioned when fitted

(4.1B.1b)The tyres fitted across axle(s) (1) and (2) are not commercial grade types as would normally be a recommended fitment for this type of vehicle

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread at the inner side of the central band is wearing unevenly

(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

(7.1.2a)The exhaust silencer is slightly deteriorated but not resulting in a leak

(7.4B.3)See the emissions printout remarks for the results of the inspection.

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 4 Sep 2013 25,296 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 21,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 21,754 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 22,907 miles

(2c)There is presence of oil indicating a slight leak present

(3.3A.5)The brake pedal when depressed has travel present,which indicates the brakes are ready for service

(3.7.5c/6)The rear service brakes efforts during application/reducing modes indicate they are ready for service at a Mean of 23% across the service brakes

(4.1A.1)The tyre fitted to this vehicle are not the commercial recommended type as receommended by the vehicle manufacturer

(7.4B.2b)The metered smoke opacity is operating close to the maximum permitted limit,it appears the fuel/engine system is ready for service.See also emissions printout

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST

NOTE LATE ENTRY

NOTE: The mileage counter has one integer space defective,it is therefore not possible to establish the correct mileage of this vehicle

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in some areas of the body panels protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2010 17,677 miles

(2c)The engine has a slight oil leak present

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST CRITERIA

Pass 10 Sep 2009 15,072 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 15,044 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 11,677 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
Full Ford Transit Connect reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EK55 SGX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White 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 EK55 SGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK55 SGX?

You can check the full history of EK55 SGX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EK55 SGX registered?

EK55 SGX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is EK55 SGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 SGX shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK55 SGX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EK55 SGX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.