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EK55 XCT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

191,522 mi
Last recorded191,522 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 XCT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 191,522 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 188,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 188,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 183,980 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 179,699 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 173,227 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 165,801 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 161,522 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 158,080 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 150,876 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 150,698 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 150,384 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 149,856 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 149,358 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 149,350 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 146,656 miles

n/s inner c.v gator split badly

o/s wiper smearing the screen

Pass 10 Sep 2010 127,791 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 96,409 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

swopped n/s/f wheel with the spare because it has a bulge in outer sidewall! the wheel/tyre which is now the spare is therefor defective!

Pass 26 Sep 2008 74,695 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 74,695 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XCT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XCT, 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

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What year was EK55 XCT registered?

EK55 XCT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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