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EK55 XCN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,943 mi
Last recorded193,943 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 193,943 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 193,940 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 186,887 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small nick (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 186,887 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small nick (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 180,587 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 155,989 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 126,930 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 105,313 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 105,210 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 89,932 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 74,399 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,381 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 39,953 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 39,953 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EK55 XCN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XCN, 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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EK55 XCN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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