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EO55 FJX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

238,899 mi
Last recorded238,899 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 FJX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 238,899 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play D BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 232,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 225,187 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 225,134 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 218,609 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 207,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 207,243 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 202,710 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 202,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened snapped link bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 202,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened snapped link bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 187,496 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 187,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central in 3 places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded end of chassis b/pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded end of chassis to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

central heat shield loose around fuel tank

Pass 29 Sep 2016 94,105 miles

exhaust leak at centre

Pass 22 Sep 2015 152,674 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 152,674 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 141,784 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 141,609 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 6 Sep 2012 135,725 miles

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

exhaust midd section corroded

lower engine stabilizer bush worn

Pass 9 Sep 2011 130,057 miles

front brake imbalance on limit

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in o/s track rod joint

Pass 3 Sep 2010 96,979 miles

Offside rear inner wheel arch trim is not fully secured and is close to wheel

Rear tyres show wear at outer edges.

Slight bind at offside rear wheel

Slight fluctuation at offside rear brake.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,618 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 1,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 1,986 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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EO55 FJX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EO55 FJX, 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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EO55 FJX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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