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EN54 XSE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,634 mi
Last recorded159,634 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 159,634 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 152,828 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 152,828 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 130,293 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 210,304 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 112,557 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 108,804 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 28 Dec 2012 103,646 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 103,646 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 100,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 100,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 77,201 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 77,201 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 59,819 miles

nearside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Dec 2009 59,819 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jan 2009 49,012 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 33,236 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 XSE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue 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 XSE, 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 EN54 XSE registered?

EN54 XSE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is EN54 XSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN54 XSE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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