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PJ05 EEB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

180,814 mi
Last recorded180,814 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 EEB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 180,814 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 180,814 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 175,244 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 175,227 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 169,023 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 169,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 162,104 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 151,460 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 136,428 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 124,647 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 119,295 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 119,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 90,494 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 90,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 73,993 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 73,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 51,378 miles

High level stop lamp not working.

Nearside headlamp reflector damaged.

Windscreen chipped.

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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PJ05 EEB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 PJ05 EEB, 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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PJ05 EEB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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