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EX55 ZGJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

24,228 mi
Last recorded24,228 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 ZGJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 24,228 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse (1.1.11 (c))

brakes, steering and suspension components showing corrosion

various areas of floor pan showing corrosion but sound

Fail 11 Jun 2018 24,221 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine second smoke test carried out (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse (1.1.11 (c))

brakes, steering and suspension components showing corrosion

various areas of floor pan showing corrosion but sound

Pass 14 Jun 2017 13,090 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Fail 13 Jun 2017 13,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s/rear parts of outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 21 Jun 2016 3,682 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 140,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 140,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 121,863 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 109,793 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 104,934 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 104,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 94,554 miles

Coolant leak

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split open

oil leaking onto o/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter

Fail 10 Nov 2009 94,554 miles

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

Coolant leak

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split open

oil leaking onto o/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter

Pass 17 Oct 2008 72,828 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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EX55 ZGJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EX55 ZGJ, 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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EX55 ZGJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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