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EN54 XSB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,464 mi
Last recorded96,464 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 96,464 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 95,375 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 92,932 miles

previous welding to outer sills

Fail 18 Apr 2017 92,931 miles

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

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)

Steering rack gaiter split missing (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front brake disc scorred

previous welding to outer sills

Pass 19 May 2016 89,942 miles

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

slight corrosion on both outer sills and on brake pipes

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,471 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014
Pass 30 May 2013 75,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2013 75,642 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 60,024 miles

Oil leak

exhaust slightly deteriorated

parking brake lever slightly damaged but not effecting the operation

Fail 26 Jan 2012 60,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f brake disc badly scored

parking brake lever slightly damaged but not effecting the operation

Pass 21 Jan 2011 46,221 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 45,967 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 33,334 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 33,334 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,629 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 19,340 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to radiator support bracket.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 19,340 miles

damage to radiator support bracket.

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 XSB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XSB, 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 XSB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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