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EA55 NBK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded all over

Pass 10 Jan 2022 143,445 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 142,624 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 142,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 140,554 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 136,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 130,721 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 129,973 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 122,411 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases axle bracket cutting through exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 122,410 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn inner and outer (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Rear 3rd brake light not working

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases axle bracket cutting through exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 109,069 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill has bodyfiller repair

Fail 5 Jan 2017 109,069 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear outer sill has bodyfiller repair

Pass 24 Nov 2015 98,735 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 96,882 miles

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

damage to the outer sidewall of the nearside front tyre.

high level stop lamp is disconnected.

slight seepage from the nearside steering rack gaiter.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 90,273 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside front tyre wall small cut on tyre no cords present

offside front tyre getting low wearing inside edge no cords present

Fail 17 Dec 2013 90,273 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside front tyre wall small cut on tyre no cords present

offside front tyre getting low wearing inside edge no cords present

Pass 21 Dec 2012 87,135 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear bumper cover missing

nearside rear tyre perishing outside tyre wearing edges

no spare tyre under vehicle

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

rear brakes noisey

Fail 20 Dec 2012 87,135 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear bumper cover missing

nearside rear tyre perishing outside tyre wearing edges

no spare tyre under vehicle

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

rear brakes noisey

Pass 25 Nov 2011 74,702 miles

nearside front inner cv gaitor split

offside door mirror lower cracked

rear bumper end caps missing no sharp edges

Fail 25 Nov 2011 74,702 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front discs inner poor

nearside front inner cv gaitor split

rear bumper end caps missing no sharp edges

Pass 22 Nov 2010 48,862 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 48,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

center stop lamp inop tyre 195/65/15

Pass 20 Nov 2009 34,724 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 34,724 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

clucth pedal rubber split

o/s/r bummper end cap missing

steering rack dump

Pass 27 Nov 2008 26,597 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 26,597 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 NBK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EA55 NBK, 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 NBK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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