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EN54 XCM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

170,492 mi
Last recorded170,492 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 XCM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 170,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component NS + OS (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 170,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component NS + OS (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 157,908 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2017 157,908 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 145,904 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 145,904 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 134,698 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 134,698 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 126,861 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rubber missing but still supported ok

o/s/rear tyre getting low

Fail 17 Mar 2014 126,861 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rubber missing but still supported ok

o/s/rear tyre getting low

Pass 12 Feb 2013 110,473 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 110,473 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 103,472 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 94,185 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 94,185 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 80,947 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 71,682 miles

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

osf fog lamp lens broken

Fail 10 Feb 2009 71,682 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

osf fog lamp lens broken

Pass 22 Feb 2008 50,772 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 50,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Near side inner cv gaitor split.

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 XCM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EN54 XCM, 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 XCM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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