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ET54 EOP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,660 mi
Last recorded157,660 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 EOP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 157,660 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 121,291 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear side/stop lamp slightly discolored

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 119,193 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 116,906 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

coolant level low

power steering level low

steering rack damp possible leak

Pass 7 Aug 2020 118,632 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 115,905 miles

Nearside Front Inner boot deteriorating

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 10 Aug 2018 111,853 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 109,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 106,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust hanger missing

nsf tyre valve perished

Fail 9 Aug 2016 106,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust hanger missing

nsf tyre valve perished

Pass 11 Aug 2015 104,196 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 101,594 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 98,684 miles

slight play in os anti roll link

Pass 11 Dec 2012 90,185 miles

Front pad`s 5mm

Handbrake lever has alot of travel

Fail 10 Dec 2012 90,185 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front pad`s 5mm

Handbrake lever has alot of travel

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 82,412 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 82,412 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 69,721 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 57,296 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 45,273 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 45,273 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 32,185 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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ET54 EOP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ET54 EOP, 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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ET54 EOP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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