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SE54 EFT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,212 mi
Last recorded165,212 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 EFT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 165,212 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 158,832 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 151,641 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 146,538 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 140,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking Brake Efficiency 18%

Radiator Support heavy corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 133,159 miles

Exhaust Front section rusted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2016 124,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 124,120 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 115,261 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 107,159 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 98,632 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 98,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

oil leak coming from oil filter

Pass 20 Jan 2011 79,888 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 70,347 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 57,969 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 43,280 miles

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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SE54 EFT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SE54 EFT, 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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SE54 EFT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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