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EY05 XTH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,972 mi
Last recorded178,972 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 XTH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 178,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 178,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside slight leak steering rack gaiter

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 178,711 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 178,274 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Feb 2020 170,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 162,604 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 162,586 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2017 154,316 miles

Central stop light not working

exhaust rubber hanger split

steering knock rack area

Fail 24 Jul 2017 154,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel tank also at hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)

Central stop light not working

exhaust rubber hanger split

steering knock rack area

Pass 20 Jul 2016 141,670 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 141,666 miles

Offside 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)

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

Centre stop light not working

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 129,068 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 117,468 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 117,464 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 107,432 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 88,065 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 65,831 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 65,831 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 44,169 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 44,169 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,933 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 26,676 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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EY05 XTH 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 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This 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 EY05 XTH, 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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What year was EY05 XTH registered?

EY05 XTH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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