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EA55 JRO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,276 mi
Last recorded123,276 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 JRO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 123,276 miles

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

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

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

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

inner sills corroded

o/s/r bumper damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2022 123,276 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

inner sills corroded

o/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2021 120,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 117,158 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 115,010 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 112,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 109,251 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 105,732 miles

Nearside Rear indicator off colour

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes have slight play

both front lower arm bushes deteriorated

both front lower ball joint gaiters deteriorated but still retaining joint grease

front brake discs worn and have a lip on there outer edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 105,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear indicator off colour

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes have slight play

both front lower arm bushes deteriorated

both front lower ball joint gaiters deteriorated but still retaining joint grease

front brake discs worn and have a lip on there outer edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 100,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre has cuts to tread

washers poor

Fail 8 Feb 2016 100,328 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke under acceleration (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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 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)

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre has cuts to tread

washers poor

Pass 18 Feb 2015 94,473 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear indicators off colour

centre box outter skin corroded

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

drivers inner door handle sticky

nearside rear tyre mis-shaped

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre close to legal limit DANGEROUS

offside front tyre mis-shaped

offside rear tyre mis-shaped

Fail 14 Feb 2015 94,473 miles

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear indicators off colour

centre box outter skin corroded

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

drivers inner door handle sticky

nearside rear tyre mis-shaped

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre close to legal limit DANGEROUS

offside front tyre mis-shaped

offside rear tyre mis-shaped

Pass 14 Feb 2014 89,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine mountings weak

Fail 14 Feb 2014 89,520 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine mountings weak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 83,565 miles

clutch slipping

rear brake pads worn slightly low

Fail 15 Feb 2013 83,565 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch slipping

Pass 20 Feb 2012 78,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 78,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 65,656 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 55,344 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 41,801 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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EA55 JRO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EA55 JRO, 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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EA55 JRO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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