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EN54 XBD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,942 mi
Last recorded115,942 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 XBD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 115,942 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake travel

Fail 17 Dec 2019 115,941 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake travel

Pass 15 Dec 2018 108,623 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 99,262 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 99,260 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 92,488 miles

BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 92,488 miles

BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 82,882 miles

BOTH REAR LEAF-SPRINGS corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 17 Dec 2015 82,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BACKBOX (7.1.2)

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

BOTH REAR LEAF-SPRINGS corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 19 Sep 2014 75,728 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 69,955 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,209 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 19,126 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 10,808 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 8,148 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 8,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 40,477 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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EN54 XBD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EN54 XBD, 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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EN54 XBD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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