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EY55 XBF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,863 mi
Last recorded112,863 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 XBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 112,863 miles

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

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

could not open bonnet

Fail 4 May 2022 112,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

could not open bonnet

Pass 3 Jun 2021 111,076 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside lower mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 108,154 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 108,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 105,407 miles

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

no access to n/s/f seat belt

Pass 31 May 2018 102,150 miles

no access to n/s/f seat belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Offside o/s lower mirror glass cracked

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

Fail 29 May 2018 102,117 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Offside o/s lower mirror glass cracked

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

no access to n/s/f seat belt

Pass 10 May 2017 99,174 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 93,752 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 82,574 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 82,574 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 62,030 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 51,900 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,781 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,946 miles

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2008 28,603 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 28,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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EY55 XBF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EY55 XBF, 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 EY55 XBF registered?

EY55 XBF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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